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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through history
- for long drives
- rich storytelling across decades
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- suitable for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek concise listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Keb' Mo'· Bonnie Raitt· John Lee Hooker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 You’re Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond 6:18
- 2 Corrina 4:28
- 3 Checkin’ Up on My Baby 5:39
- 4 Leaving Trunk 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 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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