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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy · 1994

41 min · 9 tracks · jazz · lounge music · jump blues

A vibrant fusion of swing revival and jump blues, bursting with energy and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor party energy
  • nostalgic vibes with swing
  • upbeat tracks for celebration
  • steady tempo for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's self-titled debut album arrived in 1994, just as the swing revival was gaining momentum in the U.S. The band had formed in 1989 and had been honing their craft through live performances, which set the stage for this release that ultimately helped solidify their role within the burgeoning swing scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jumpin' Jack 4:41
  • 2 13 Women 5:04
  • 3 Cruel Spell 5:21
  • 4 King of Swing 5:15
  • 5 Beggars' Blues 5:35
  • 6 Machine Gun 5:31
  • 7 Fire 2:55
  • 8 She's Gone 3:08
  • 9 So Long, Good Bye 4:11

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