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Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down

Muddy Waters · 2007

59 min · 11 tracks · blues

A vibrant blend of classic blues standards and personal storytelling that captures Muddy Waters' enduring legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for dancing
  • narrative-driven storytelling moments
  • soulful reflections on life
  • engaging sing-along choruses
  • for evening gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down' came late in Muddy Waters' career, after a lifetime of solidifying his status as a blues pioneer. This album showcases his mastery of the genre while revisiting iconic tracks that defined his sound, serving as a reflection on his illustrious journey through music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Cat Bone / Dust My Broom 5:53
  • 2 Can’t Be Satisfied 3:47
  • 3 Caledonia 6:57
  • 4 Dealin’ With the Devil 7:50
  • 5 Rocket 88 2:09
  • 6 I Done Got Over It 5:59
  • 7 How Long Can a Fool Go Wrong 5:53
  • 8 Mama Talk to Your Daughter 5:53
  • 9 Love Her With a Feeling 5:47
  • 10 Trouble No More 4:09
  • 11 Got My Mojo Workin’ 4:59

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