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Muddy Waters , Various Artists

The Rough Guide to Muddy Waters - Country Blues

The Rough Guide to Muddy Waters - Country Blues

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  • Released Date: 19 Apr 2010

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Today, we're diving headfirst into the muddy waters of... well, Muddy Waters - with The Rough Guide, a compilation album that promises to give us a taste of the legendary bluesman's best work.

Right off the bat, let's address the elephant in the room - this album is not going to be everyone's cup of tea. If you're the kind of person who thinks the blues is just a sad man wailing about his troubles, then you might want to give this one a miss.

But if, like me, you appreciate the raw emotion and gritty storytelling that the blues has to offer, then you're in for a real treat. The Rough Guide serves up a smorgasbord of Muddy Waters' hits, from the spine-tingling "Mannish Boy" to the soul-stirring "Got My Mojo Working."

Each track is a masterclass in storytelling, with Muddy's gravelly voice drawing you in from the first note and refusing to let go until the last. The guitar work is top-notch, with each riff hitting you right in the feels.

Overall, The Rough Guide is a must-listen for any blues aficionado. It may not be the most groundbreaking album out there, but it's a solid collection of Muddy Waters' best work, served up with a healthy dose of soul and swagger. So grab a glass of whiskey, sit back, and let the blues wash over you.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Country Blues, Number One
2. Take a Walk With Me
3. I Be Bound to Write to You
4. You Got to Take Sick and Die Some of These Days
5. Burying Ground Blues
6. I Can't Be Satisfied
21. Honey Bee
7. I Feel Like Going Home
8. You Gonna Miss Me
9. Mean Red Spider
10. Louisiana Blues
11. Streamline Woman
12. Train Fare Home
13. Hello Little Girl (Appealing Blues)
14. Screamin' and Cryin'
15. You're Gonna Need My Help
16. Rollin' Stone
17. Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part I)
18. Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part 2)
19. Walking Blues
20. Long Distance Call


Disc: 2
1. My Babe
2. Cotton Crop Blues
3. Walking By Myself
4. Hoodoo Man Blues
5. Black Gal Blues
6. Dust My Broom
7. Rockin' and Rollin'
8. Sweet Angel
9. Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part I)
10. Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part 2)
11. Sit and Cry the Blues
12. One Doggone Reason
13. I Can't Quit You Baby

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Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield in 1913, was an American blues musician who transformed the genre with his raw vocals and electrifying guitar skills. Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, Waters brought the heartache and hardship of rural life to the forefront of his music, earning him a reputation as the "father of modern Chicago blues." With hits like "Mannish Boy" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," Waters cemented himself as a pioneer of the blues, influencing generations of musicians with his distinctive sound. His soulful lyrics and gritty performances captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Waters' influence can still be heard in the music of contemporary artists like The Black Keys and Jack White, proving that his legacy continues to resonate across genres. With his signature slide guitar and powerful stage presence, Muddy Waters remains a timeless icon of the blues, reminding us of the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and connect us all.

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Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield in 1913, was an American blues musician who transformed the genre with his raw vocals and electrifying guitar skills. Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, Waters brought the heartache and hardship of rural life to the forefront of his music, earning him a reputation as the "father of modern Chicago blues." With hits like "Mannish Boy" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," Waters cemented himself as a pioneer of the blues, influencing generations of musicians with his distinctive sound. His soulful lyrics and gritty performances captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Waters' influence can still be heard in the music of contemporary artists like The Black Keys and Jack White, proving that his legacy continues to resonate across genres. With his signature slide guitar and powerful stage presence, Muddy Waters remains a timeless icon of the blues, reminding us of the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and connect us all.

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