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Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna · 1970

69 min · 15 tracks · blues

A deep dive into acoustic blues, blending intricate guitar work with heartfelt vocal storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1970, 'Hot Tuna' was the debut album for the folk-blues duo formed by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, both of whom were members of the Jefferson Airplane. At this point in their career, they sought to explore a more roots-oriented sound compared to their psychedelic rock background, marking the beginning of Hot Tuna as a standalone project.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hesitation Blues 5:09
  • 2 How Long Blues 3:59
  • 3 Uncle Sam Blues 4:57
  • 4 Don't You Leave Me Here 3:03
  • 5 Death Don't Have No Mercy 6:16
  • 6 Know You Rider 4:08
  • 7 Oh Lord, Search My Heart 3:53
  • 8 Winin' Boy Blues 5:33
  • 9 New Song (For the Morning) 5:03
  • 10 Mann's Fate 5:29
  • 11 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning 3:50
  • 12 Candy Man 3:37
  • 13 True Religion 5:24
  • 14 Belly Shadow 3:02
  • 15 Come Back Baby 6:07

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