Mojo Hand
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1962
33 min · 9 tracks · electric blues · country blues · Texas blues
Raw, emotive Texas blues infused with rich storytelling and a distinctive guitar style.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling intimate moments of reflection raw emotion in every note
- Context
- In 1962, Lightnin' Hopkins was already an established name in the blues scene, having released several albums since the late 1940s. 'Mojo Hand' is notable as it came during a period when he was revitalizing his career through increased recording activity and performances, capturing the essence of his acoustic roots while embracing electric elements.
- If you like
- electric blues, country blues, Texas blues
Mojo Hand is an album by Lightnin' Hopkins, released in 1962. Raw, emotive Texas blues infused with rich storytelling and a distinctive guitar style. 'Mojo Hand' is significant for its authentic representation of Texas blues and helped solidify Hopkins' influence on subsequent generations of musicians. The title track became a standard in blues repertoire, showcasing his storytelling prowess and unique guitar technique, which has inspired countless artists across various genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mojo Hand sound like?
Raw, emotive Texas blues infused with rich storytelling and a distinctive guitar style. Rooted in electric blues and country blues.
What makes Mojo Hand by Lightnin' Hopkins notable?
'Mojo Hand' is significant for its authentic representation of Texas blues and helped solidify Hopkins' influence on subsequent generations of musicians. The title track became a standard in blues repertoire, showcasing his storytelling prowess and unique guitar technique, which has inspired countless artists across various genres. In 1962, Lightnin' Hopkins was already an established name in the blues scene, having released several albums since the late 1940s. 'Mojo Hand' is notable as it came during a period when he was revitalizing his career through increased recording activity and performances, capturing the essence of his acoustic roots while embracing electric elements.
Who is Mojo Hand for?
Mojo Hand works well if you're into steady mid-tempo storytelling, intimate moments of reflection and raw emotion in every note.
How many songs are on Mojo Hand?
Mojo Hand has 9 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mojo Hand Standout 3:02
- 2 Coffee for Mama 3:33
- 3 Awful Dream Standout 4:55
- 4 Black Mare Trot 3:58
- 5 Have You Ever Loved a Woman Standout 2:40
- 6 Glory Bee 4:28
- 7 Sometimes She Will 2:32
- 8 Shine On, Moon! 4:26
- 9 Santa 3:45
Release Date
January 1, 1962
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
33 min 24 sec
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