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Kolors

Peter Green · 1983

40 min · 9 tracks · blues

A vibrant blend of blues and rock, infused with an unmistakable energy and Peter Green's signature guitar work.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What Am I Doing Here? — Opening the album, this track captures Green's introspective songwriting and features a catchy melody intertwined with soulful guitar riffs that set the tone for the record.
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    Black Woman — This song blends emotional depth with a driving rhythm, showcasing Green's ability to convey complex feelings through both lyrics and his expressive guitar playing.
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    Same Old Blues — A standout track that embodies the essence of traditional blues, featuring poignant lyrics about heartache paired with Green's masterful guitar work that elevates the song's impact.
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    Funky Jam — Closing the album on an energetic note, this extended track showcases Green's improvisational skills and offers a lively jam session feel that invites listener engagement.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong guitar work and traditional blues elements but lacks overall cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
  • Green's guitar solos are prominent throughout, often taking center stage and extending beyond the song structures.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between vocals and guitar, enhancing the blues tradition.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Am I Doing Here? 3:32
  • 2 Bad Bad Feeling 3:40
  • 3 Big Boy Now 5:56
  • 4 Black Woman 3:58
  • 5 Bandit 3:06
  • 6 Same Old Blues 3:46
  • 7 Liquor and You 3:50
  • 8 Gotta Do It With Me 4:03
  • 9 Funky Jam 8:12

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