VA - This Is the Blues Vol. 01-04 [2010] (4 X CDs)

MODERN BLUES

VA - This Is the Blues Vol. 01-04 [2010] (4 X CDs)

If you’re a modern blues lover, the “This Is the Blues Vol. 01-04” series by Eagle Records, released in 2010, is an absolute gem you won’t want to miss! This collection is a heartfelt tribute to the rich and varied world of blues music, capturing its essence and soul beautifully.

What makes this series truly special is its ability to showcase a wide range of blues styles and influences. Each volume offers a unique listening experience, from the raw, gritty sounds of traditional blues to the more polished and refined tones of modern interpretations. There’s something here for every blues enthusiast, making it a delightful journey through the genre’s depth and breadth.

The production quality of these CDs is top-notch. Eagle Records has done an outstanding job ensuring each track is presented with clarity and precision, allowing you to fully appreciate the music’s nuances and intricacies. The attention to detail in the mixing and mastering process is evident, enhancing the overall listening experience. Another highlight of this series is the thoughtful curation of tracks. Each track has been carefully selected to complement the others, creating a cohesive and engaging listening whilst exploring the various facets of the blues genre.

This standout collection truly celebrates the timeless appeal of blues music. Dive in and let the blues take you on an unforgettable musical journey! (B)

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Track lists

Volume 1

01 Jeff Beck; Earl Green; Richard Bailey; David Hadley - Hobo Blues 5:50

02 Larry McCray; Noel Neal; Steve McCray; Tony Z - Black Magic Woman 3:55

03 Vince Converse; Innes Sibun; Steve Robinson; 'Little Joe' Frenchwood; Gerry Joffe; John Baggott - Rattlesnake Shake 5:27

04 Savoy Brown - Going Down To Mobile 3:51

05 Mick Taylor; Max Middleton; Robert 'Crackle' Ahwai; Kuma Harada; Jeff Allen - You Shook Me 10:20

06 Zakija Hooker; Johnnie Johnson; Robert 'crackle' Ahwai; Kuma Harada; Jeff Allen - I Want To Hug You 4:03

07 Larry Mitchell; Jay Aston; Wilbur Bascomb; Jonathan Mover - I Loved Another Woman 4:56

08 Harvey Mandel , Jon Paris; Wilbur Bascomb; Damon Duewhite; Pete Brown - Long Grey Mare 4:49

09 Ray Gomez; Peter Mcmahon; Bobby Chouinard; 'even' Steven Levee - Evil Woman Blues 2:03

10 Jack Bruce; Gary Moore; Gary Husband - I'm In The Mood 6:18

11 Luther Grosvenor; Jess Roden; Dave Moore; Mike Kellie; Ariel Bender; Steve Dolan; Pete Brown - Crying Won't Bring You Back 5:13

12 Tony (T.S.) Mcphee - Drop Down Mama 3:01

13 Paul Jones; Otis Grand; Mike Hobart; Steve Wren; Chico Lopez; Pascal 'Junior' Delmas - Play On Little Girl/T-Bone Shuffle 6:02

14 Tony (T.S.) Mcphee; Dick Heckstall-Smith - Ground Hog Blues 5:43

15 Chris Jagger; Charlie Hart; Ed Beane; Malcolm Mortimore; Mick Jagger - Recketeer Blues 3:50

Volume 2

01 Rory Gallagher - Leaving Town Blues 6:46

02 Jack Bruce - Send For Me 3:27

03 Dave Peverett - Love That Burnes 6:10

04 John Lee Hooker - Red  House 4:54

05 Zoot Money - Watcha Gonna Do 3:59

06 Savoy Brown - Stop Messing Round 3:06

07 Duffy Power - Go Down Sunshine 4:54

08 Paul Jones , Bobby Tench , Max Middleton , Bob Jenkins , Pete Brown - Albatross 4:37

09 Peter Green , Nigel Watson - Travelling Riverside Blues 3:58

10 Southside Johnny , Dave Peverett , Rod Price , Tommy Mandel , Harvey Brooks , Mo Potts - Baby When The Sun Goes Down 4:48

11 Harvey Mandel , Jon Paris , Wilbur Bascomb , Damon Duewhite - Ramblin' Pony 5:18

12 Nine Below Zero - Nine Below Zero 3:56

13 Naked Blue - Closing My Eyes 4:56

14 Pete Brown , Phil Ryan , Dick Heckstall-Smith , Les Davidson , Henry Thomas  , Bob Jenkins - Rocks In My Bed 3:28

15 Tony Mcphee , Dick Heckstall-Smith , Clem Clempson , David Hadley , Jeff Allen - I'm Leaving 5:22

Volume 3

01 Peter Green Splinter Group - Crawlin' King Snake 5:38

02 Dave Peverett , Rod Price , Southside Johnny , Harvey Brooks , Mo Potts - If You Be My Baby 4:30

03 LLC - Bad Like Jessie James 7:02

04 Savoy Brown - Little Red Rooster 7:38

05 Gary Moore , Jack Bruce , Gary Husband - Serve Me Right To Suffer 6:22

06 Gary Brooker , Andy Fairweather-Low , Matt Pegg , Henry Spinetti - Little Wheel 5:32

07 Rory Gallagher , John Cook  , Richard Newman , Spoon - Showbiz Blues 6:45

08 Mick Clarke , Lou Martin - One More Mile 5:07

09 Clem Clempson , Jack Bruce , Mark Feltham , Ronnie Leahy , Neal Wilkinson - I've Got News For You 4:51

10 Mick Abrahams , Dave Lennox , Jim Leverton , Graham Walker - The Same Way 3:42

11 Clas Yngstrom , Ulf Ivarsson , Christer Bja¶rklund  , Frank Marstokk - Supernatural 3:14

12 Ken Hensley - Hellhound On My Trail 3:12

13 Larry Mitchell , Stuart Hamm , Jonathan Mover - Fleetwood Mac 2:40

14 Luther Grosvenor , Jess Roden , Dave Moore, Steve Dolan , Mike Kellie - Merry Go Round 4:34

15 Jeff Beck , Siggi Josiah , Earl Green , The Kingdom Choir , Dave Moore , David Hadley , Richard Bailey , Pete Brown - Will The Circle Be Unbroken 6:06

Volume 4

01 Mick Taylor; Max Middleton; Godfrey Maclean; Michael Bailey; Pete Brown - This Is Hip 3:49

02 Pretty Things - Judgement Day 3:44

03 Snowy White; 'rabbit' Bundrick; Kuma Harada; Jeff Allen - Looking For Somebody 7:12

04 Gary Brooker; Andy Fairweather Low; Matt Pegg; Henry Spinetti - Baby Lee 4:46

05 Maggie Bell; Big Jim Sullivan - Blind Man 4:54

06 Ian Anderson , Andy Giddings , John McKenzie , Pete Brown - Man Of The World 2:52

07 Arthur Brown; Dick Heckstall-Smith; Randall Ward; Mark Williams; Gary Scuz; Jeff Danford; Pete Brown - The Green Manalishi 5:05

08 Harvey Mandel; Jon Paris; Wilbur Bascomb; Damon Duewhite; Pete Brown - Watch Out 4:28

09 Ray Gomez; Troy Turner; Bobby Chouinard; 'even' Steven Levee - Lazy Poker Blues 2:48

10 Suzanne Sterling; Futoshi Morroka; Chris Wilson; Ken Greene; Lonnie Walter - The Business 4:36

11 Top Topham; Jim Mccarty; Andy Cleveland - Drifting 6:08

12 Kim Lembo; Mark Doyle; Cathy Lamanna; Mike Doyle - A Fool No More 4:25

13 Georgie Fame; Tristan Powell; James Powell - If You Live 4:20

14 Miller Anderson - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 3:47

15 Billy Sheehan; Roy Z; Greg Bissonette; Doug Van Booven; Tommy Mandel - Oh Well 7:38

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