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Never Get Out of These Blues Alive

John Lee Hooker · 1972

58 min · 11 tracks · R&B · Afro-Cuban jazz

A soulful blend of blues and rhythm, capturing both raw emotion and vibrant grooves.

Why this album works

Best for
wave-like pacing with emotional peaks dynamic exploration of soulful grooves reflective moments for deep listening
Context
By 1972, John Lee Hooker was already an established figure in the blues scene, known for his distinctive guitar style and deep voice. 'Never Get Out of These Blues Alive' followed his successful album 'Hooker 'n Heat' and marked a period where he continued to explore deeper emotional themes in his music while maintaining his signature boogie rhythms.
If you like
R&B, Afro-Cuban jazz

Never Get Out of These Blues Alive is an album by John Lee Hooker, released in 1972. A soulful blend of blues and rhythm, capturing both raw emotion and vibrant grooves. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Never Get Out of These Blues Alive sound like?

A soulful blend of blues and rhythm, capturing both raw emotion and vibrant grooves. Rooted in R&B and Afro-Cuban jazz.

Who is Never Get Out of These Blues Alive for?

Never Get Out of These Blues Alive works well if you're into wave-like pacing with emotional peaks, dynamic exploration of soulful grooves and reflective moments for deep listening.

How many songs are on Never Get Out of These Blues Alive?

Never Get Out of These Blues Alive has 11 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·58:02

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

  • 1 Bumble Bee, Bumble Bee 4:12
  • 2 Hit the Road 2:57
  • 3 Country Boy Standout 6:59
  • 4 Boogie With the Hook 6:35
  • 5 If You Take Care of Me, I’ll Take Care of You 3:37
  • 6 (I Got) A Good ’un Standout 5:14
  • 7 T. B. Sheets 4:58
  • 8 Letter to My Baby 3:57
  • 9 Never Get Out of These Blues Alive Standout 10:14
  • 10 Baby I Love You 4:06
  • 11 Lonesome Mood 5:09

Release Date

January 1, 1972

Genre

Afro-Cuban jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

58 min 2 sec