Showdown!
Albert Collins · 1985
43 min · 9 tracks · blues · rock & roll
Fierce guitar riffs and powerful vocals converge in a high-energy blues spectacle.
Showdown! is an album by Albert Collins, released in 1985. Fierce guitar riffs and powerful vocals converge in a high-energy blues spectacle. 'Showdown!' is significant for revitalizing Collins' career, leading to increased visibility in the blues genre during the mid-1980s. It received critical acclaim for its raw energy and authenticity, solidifying his influence on subsequent blues artists and contributing to the genre's resurgence in popularity at that time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Showdown! sound like?
Fierce guitar riffs and powerful vocals converge in a high-energy blues spectacle. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes Showdown! by Albert Collins notable?
'Showdown!' is significant for revitalizing Collins' career, leading to increased visibility in the blues genre during the mid-1980s. It received critical acclaim for its raw energy and authenticity, solidifying his influence on subsequent blues artists and contributing to the genre's resurgence in popularity at that time. Released in 1985, 'Showdown!' marked Albert Collins' return to the forefront of the blues scene after a period of relative obscurity. This album followed his 1980 release, 'Don't Lose Your Cool,' and showcased Collins' signature style, blending rock and roll with traditional blues elements as he continued to build his reputation as a live performer.
How many songs are on Showdown!?
Showdown! has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 T‐Bone Shuffle Standout 4:58
- 2 The Moon Is Full 5:04
- 3 Lion’s Den Standout 4:00
- 4 She’s Into Something 3:53
- 5 Bring Your Fine Self Home 4:34
- 6 Black Cat Bone Standout 5:00
- 7 The Dream 5:34
- 8 Albert’s Alley 4:07
- 9 Blackjack 6:31
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