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Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down

Muddy Waters · 2007

59 min · 11 tracks · blues

A vibrant collection of classic blues tracks, blending Muddy Waters' raw vocals with electrifying guitar riffs.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Black Cat Bone / Dust My Broom Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Got My Mojo Workin’ — This track exemplifies Waters’ signature style, combining infectious rhythm and powerful storytelling that embodies the essence of Chicago blues.
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    Can’t Be Satisfied — In this song, Waters captures the restless spirit of blues with its driving beat and introspective lyrics about unfulfilled desires.
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    Rocket 88 — Often considered one of the first rock and roll songs, Waters’ rendition showcases his pioneering influence on both blues and rock genres.

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

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Showcases Muddy Waters' continued impact and vitality in blues during his late career.
Career context
Released in 2007, 'Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down' arrived during Muddy Waters' late-career resurgence, following a long and influential journey through the blues scene. This compilation showcases his enduring legacy as one of the genre's pioneers, highlighting both previously unreleased tracks and iconic performances from his extensive catalog.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Black Cat Bone / Dust My Broom Start here 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

What to play next

Hard Again
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Hard Again

1977

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The Mojo Man
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The Mojo Man

2005

Sets the stage with a modern blues feel that leads into the energy of the current album.
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