Smokes Like Lightning
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1963
35 min · 9 tracks · electric blues · country blues · Texas blues
Raw, evocative guitar riffs intertwine with Lightnin' Hopkins' soulful storytelling and distinct Texas blues sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for evening relaxation
- raw storytelling with emotional depth
- for intimate gatherings
- soulful riffs that linger
- engaging narratives throughout the album
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer polished production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Smokes Like Lightning' was released in 1963, Lightnin' Hopkins was already an established figure in the blues scene, having gained recognition from his earlier recordings. This album came during a prolific period for him, as it followed his 1961 release 'Lightnin' Strikes,' adding to his growing discography and solidifying his place in the electric blues movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muddy Waters· John Lee Hooker· Howlin' Wolf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 T Model Blues 2:46
- 2 Jackstropper Blues 3:22
- 3 You Cook All Right 4:15
- 4 My Black Name 3:56
- 5 Never Miss Your Water 2:36
- 6 Lets Do the Susie-Q 3:39
- 7 Ida Mae 5:26
- 8 Smokes Like Lightning 5:13
- 9 Prison Farm Blues 4:30
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