Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King · 1967
35 min · 11 tracks · blues
A gritty blend of soulful guitar riffs and powerful vocals that epitomizes the essence of blues.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- gritty emotional expressions throughout
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- not for high-energy settings
- skip if you prefer longer
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'Born Under a Bad Sign' marked Albert King's third studio album, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in blues music. This release followed his successful album 'Live Wire/Blues Power' and helped him gain wider recognition in the music scene, particularly among white audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie King· Otis Rush· Buddy Guy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born Under a Bad Sign 2:49
- 2 Crosscut Saw 2:37
- 3 Kansas City 2:35
- 4 Oh, Pretty Woman 2:50
- 5 Down Don’t Bother Me 2:12
- 6 The Hunter 2:47
- 7 I Almost Lost My Mind 3:32
- 8 Personal Manager 4:33
- 9 Laundromat Blues 3:23
- 10 As the Years Go Passing By 3:50
- 11 The Very Thought of You 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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