Why this album works
'Hot Tuna' is significant for its raw acoustic style that helped define the blues revival movement of the early '70s. The album gained critical acclaim, establishing the duo's reputation in the American music scene and influencing countless artists in the blues and jam band genres.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Tom Waits· Chicago· Frank Zappa· Steely Dan· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Bobby Darin· Bette Midler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hesitation Blues Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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