Hard Again
Muddy Waters · 1977
45 min · 9 tracks · blues
A raw, electrifying blues experience that channels Muddy Waters' timeless energy and profound storytelling.
Why this album works
'Hard Again' reached number 1 on the Billboard Blues chart and showcased Waters’ influence on rock and roll, especially with tracks like 'The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll.' The album received critical acclaim, solidifying Waters' legacy in the blues genre and influencing countless artists who followed.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts raw energy for late-night vibes storytelling that invites reflection
- Context
- Released on January 10, 1977, 'Hard Again' was Muddy Waters' first album for the Blue Sky label, marking a resurgence in his career after a period of relative quiet. This album followed his successful collaboration with Johnny Winter, which helped to re-establish Waters as a vital force in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steely Dan· The Pointer Sisters· Bobby Darin· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Nancy Sinatra· Dickey Betts· Tom Scott· Ray Manzarek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mannish Boy Standout 5:24
- 2 Bus Driver 7:47
- 3 I Want to Be Loved 2:21
- 4 Jealous Hearted Man 4:24
- 5 I Can’t Be Satisfied Standout 3:30
- 6 The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll (#2) Standout 3:35
- 7 Deep Down in Florida 5:26
- 8 Crosseyed Cat 6:00
- 9 Little Girl 7:06
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