Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal · 1968
32 min · 8 tracks · R&B
A vibrant fusion of traditional blues and world music, brimming with soulful instrumentation and vocal improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- soulful improvisation for deep listening
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer lengthy conceptual pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'Taj Mahal' was Taj Mahal's self-titled debut album, marking his entry into the music scene after establishing a reputation in the folk-blues circuit. At this point, he was already gaining attention for blending various musical influences, setting the stage for his diverse career ahead.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Keb' Mo'· Bonnie Raitt· John Lee Hooker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leaving Trunk 4:51
- 2 Statesboro Blues 2:59
- 3 Checkin’ Up on My Baby 4:54
- 4 Everybody’s Got to Change Sometime 2:56
- 5 EZ Rider 3:04
- 6 Dust My Broom 2:39
- 7 Diving Duck Blues 2:42
- 8 The Celebrated Walkin’ Blues 8:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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