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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling
  • intimate moments of reflection
  • raw emotion in every note
  • for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer polished production styles

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Muddy Waters· John Lee Hooker· Howlin' Wolf

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mojo Hand 3:02
  • 2 Coffee for Mama 3:33
  • 3 Awful Dream 4:55
  • 4 Black Mare Trot 3:58
  • 5 Have You Ever Loved a Woman 2:40
  • 6 Glory Bee 4:28
  • 7 Sometimes She Will 2:32
  • 8 Shine On, Moon! 4:26
  • 9 Santa 3:45

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