Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues – Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal · 2003
56 min · 15 tracks · R&B
A vibrant tapestry of blues traditions woven with Taj Mahal's soulful voice and eclectic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- soulful storytelling through vibrant melodies
- for road trip soundtracks
- immersive journey through traditions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesiveness
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of this album's release in 2003, Taj Mahal was a well-established figure in the blues genre, having released over 30 albums since his debut in 1968. This compilation highlights his contributions to the genre while also coinciding with a renewed interest in blues music, partly fueled by Martin Scorsese's documentary series showcasing various blues artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Keb' Mo'· Bonnie Raitt· John Lee Hooker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leaving Trunk 4:48
- 2 Dust My Broom 2:37
- 3 Corrina 3:02
- 4 Chevrolet 2:38
- 5 Going Up to the Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue 3:37
- 6 Statesboro Blues 2:57
- 7 She Caught the Katy and Left Me a Mule to Ride 3:28
- 8 Checkin' Up on My Baby 4:55
- 9 Bound to Love Me Some 4:30
- 10 Queen Bee 4:41
- 11 You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond 4:55
- 12 Fishin' Blues 2:55
- 13 Six Days on the Road 3:01
- 14 Freight Train 4:43
- 15 Ain't That a Lot of Love 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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