Ace, Jack & King cover

Ace, Jack & King

Eli Cook · 2011

49 min · 14 tracks · blues

A gritty fusion of Delta blues and modern rock, infused with raw emotion and storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Deathrattle — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting lyrics and powerful guitar work, encapsulating the struggle inherent in Cook's music.
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    Catfish Blues — This rendition of a classic showcases Cook's ability to reinterpret traditional blues while maintaining its essence, highlighting his guitar prowess and vocal depth.
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    Cocaine Blues — Cook's take on this well-known song emphasizes storytelling through vivid imagery and raw emotion, making it a standout moment on the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Driftin'

    The verses shift from reflective nostalgia to urgent self-awareness as the protagonist confronts their aimlessness.

    This structural choice amplifies the emotional weight of the narrative, drawing the listener deeper into the character's internal conflict.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Deathrattle 3:24
  • 2 Better Man 2:38
  • 3 Please, Please 3:30
  • 4 Snake Charm 4:05
  • 5 Catfish Blues 3:11
  • 6 Draggin' My Dogs 4:17
  • 7 Afrossippi Breakdown 3:05
  • 8 Sugar and Rain 2:54
  • 9 Driftin' 4:15
  • 10 Cocaine Blues 2:09
  • 11 Crow Jane 3:52
  • 12 Suicide King 4:24
  • 13 Black Eyed Dog 3:25
  • 14 Deathrattle (Slight Return) 4:19

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