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Trailblazin' the Blues [ CD / Album ]

Trailblazin' the Blues

SKU: CD116851 Barcode: 0604988313024
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  • Released Date: 12 Oct 2018

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm's latest album, "Trailblazin' the Blues," is a funky, soulful journey through the heart of the blues. From the get-go, Ike's smooth vocals and the band's tight instrumentation transport you to a smoky juke joint straight out of the Mississippi Delta. The album kicks off with the infectious groove of "Blues Train," a toe-tapping number that sets the tone for the rest of the record. The Kings of Rhythm showcase their incredible musicianship on tracks like "Slidin' the Blues" and "Funky Blues Fusion," where the guitars wail and the horns blare with electrifying energy. Turner's songwriting shines through on poignant, introspective tracks like "Soulful Serenade" and "Midnight Blues," where his raw, emotional vocals tug at your heartstrings. The album's title track, "Trailblazin' the Blues," is a rollicking romp through the history of the genre, paying homage to the legends who came before while carving out a fresh, contemporary sound. Overall, "Trailblazin' the Blues" is a must-listen for any fan of the blues. Ike Turner & the Kings of Rhythm prove that they are true masters of their craft, blending tradition with innovation in a way that is both timeless and cutting-edge. So grab a glass of moonshine, kick back, and let the blues wash over you - you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Rocket '88
2. I'm Lonesome Baby
3. Dry Up, Baby
4. Heartbroken and Worried
5. My Real Gone Rocket
6. Looking for My Baby
7. Hand in Hand
8. All in My Dreams
9. Good Morning Baby
10. Please Send My Baby Back
11. Whole Heap of Mamma
12. Troubles and Heartaches
13. Ugly Woman (Peg Leg Baby)
14. You're Driving Me Insane
15. Love Is a Gamble
16. Blue Serenade
17. Boogie Woogie Woman
18. Homesick for My Baby
19. My Heart Belongs to You
20. Stay at Home
21. Charley's Boogie Woogie
22. I Ain't Drunk
23. Love Is Scarce
24. Wicked Little Baby
25. Johnny's Dream
26. Nobody Wants Me
27. If You Love Me
28. No Ridin' Blues
29. Night Howler
30. The Woodchuck


Disc: 2
1. Lookin' for My Baby
2. Go to It
3. Why Don't You Believe in Me
4. The Road I Travel
5. Gypsy Blues
6. The Way You Used to Treat Me
7. Hoo-doo Say
8. Nothing But Money
9. Dead Letter Blues
10. I'm Tired of Beggin'
11. Loosely (The Wild One)
12. Suffocate
13. Alone and Blue
14. I Wanna Make Love to You
15. Why Did You Leave Me
16. Sad As a Man Can Be
17. Gonna Wait for My Chance
18. Cubano Jump
19. The World Is Yours
20. Sad As a Man Can Be
21. What Can It Be
22. Down in the Bottom
23. Cuban Getaway
24. Take Your Fine Frame Home
25. She Made My Blood Run Cold
26. The Big Question
27. Just One More Time
28. Do You Mean It
29. Much Later
30. Trail Blazer

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