King of the Blues Guitar
Albert King · 1969
52 min · 17 tracks · blues
A masterclass in electric blues, featuring gritty guitar riffs and soulful, emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed listening
- emotive guitar lines throughout
- soulful vocals with grit
- for late-night vibes
- consistent flow of themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'King of the Blues Guitar' came at a pivotal moment for Albert King, following his acclaimed album 'Born Under a Bad Sign' in 1961. This album solidified his status as one of the leading figures in blues music and showcased his unique guitar playing style and vocal prowess as he continued to influence the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie King· Otis Rush· Buddy Guy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Laundromat Blues 3:22
- 2 Overall Junction 2:21
- 3 Oh, Pretty Woman 2:48
- 4 Funk Shun 3:46
- 5 Crosscut Saw 2:35
- 6 Down Don't Bother Me 2:11
- 7 Born Under a Bad Sign 2:48
- 8 Personal Manager 4:30
- 9 Kansas City 2:32
- 10 The Very Thought of You 3:49
- 11 The Hunter 2:45
- 12 I Almost Lost My Mind 3:31
- 13 As the Years Go Passing By 3:48
- 14 Cold Feet 2:48
- 15 You Sure Drive a Hard Bargain 3:21
- 16 I Love Lucy 2:47
- 17 You're Gonna Need Me 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.