In Progress & in Motion: 1965–1998
Taj Mahal · 1998
201 min · 54 tracks · R&B
A rich tapestry of blues, blending traditional roots with modern sensibilities across decades of musical evolution.
Why this album works
This album is significant for showcasing Taj Mahal's vast influence on the blues genre, earning critical acclaim for its diverse selection of tracks that span his career. It not only reached audiences interested in traditional blues but also contributed to the resurgence of interest in American roots music during the late 1990s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey through history for long drives rich storytelling across decades
- Context
- By the time of this release in 1998, Taj Mahal was a seasoned musician with over three decades in the industry. 'In Progress & in Motion' serves as a retrospective compilation that highlights his journey from his debut album 'Taj Mahal' in 1968 to his continued relevance in the blues genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ricky Martin· Prince· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Timbaland· No Doubt· Cher· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 You’re Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond Standout 6:18
- 2 Corrina 4:28
- 3 Checkin’ Up on My Baby 5:39
- 4 Leaving Trunk Standout 6:25
- 5 Buck Dancer’s Choice 3:12
- 6 Going Up to the Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue 3:33
- 7 She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride) 3:28
- 8 Ain’t Gwine to Whistle Dixie Anymo’ 1:03
- 9 Stagger Lee 3:20
- 10 Built for Comfort 4:46
- 11 Natural Man 4:30
- 12 Railroad Bill 2:35
- 13 Texas Woman Blues 2:56
- 14 Early in the Morning 5:00
- 15 Dust My Broom 4:29
- 16 Blind Boy Rag 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 Oh, Susanna 3:01
- 2 Cakewalk Into Town 2:34
- 3 Fishin’ Blues 3:16
- 4 Nobody’s Business but My Own 3:31
- 5 Sweet Mama Janisse 3:36
- 6 Little Red Hen Blues 4:56
- 7 Mary Don’t You Weep 2:39
- 8 Sweet Home Chicago Standout 3:19
- 9 Frankie & Albert 4:01
- 10 M’Banjo 3:21
- 11 Statesboro Blues 2:27
- 12 Bye & Bye 3:35
- 13 Six Days on the Road 3:03
- 14 We Gonna Rock 5:56
- 15 Ain’t It Funky Now 2:47
- 16 Tom & Sally Drake 3:43
- 17 Fishin’ Blues 3:16
- 18 Blues With a Feeling 4:14
- 19 Freight Train 3:17
Disc 3
- 1 When I Feel the Sea Beneath My Soul 3:11
- 2 West Indian Revelation 6:08
- 3 Eighteen Hammers 3:34
- 4 Johnny Too Bad 3:16
- 5 Slave Driver 2:38
- 6 (Clara) St. Kitts Woman 4:18
- 7 Do I Love Her 4:06
- 8 Everybody Is Somebody 3:33
- 9 But I Rode Some 2:29
- 10 Crossing 2:36
- 11 Sentidos Dulce (Sweet Feelings) 3:10
- 12 The Most Recent Evolution of Muthafusticus Modernusticus 3:26
- 13 Curry 3:37
- 14 Follow the Drinking Gourd 2:42
- 15 Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) 3:36
- 16 Little Brown Dog 4:17
- 17 Señor Blues 3:45
- 18 Ain’t That a Lot of Love 4:02
- 19 Take a Giant Step 4:17
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