The Anthology
Muddy Waters · 2001
147 min · 50 tracks · blues
A deep dive into the Mississippi blues sound, rich with storytelling and raw emotion across timeless tracks.
Why this album works
'The Anthology' is significant for its comprehensive collection of Waters' most impactful recordings, serving both as a tribute and an essential reference for blues enthusiasts. It helped introduce new generations to Waters’ music, solidifying his influence on rock and blues artists alike and earning a place in numerous best-of lists.
- Best for
- steady exploration of emotional depth rich storytelling throughout the journey for reflective afternoons
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Anthology' came during a period of renewed interest in Muddy Waters' legacy following his passing in 1983. The album encapsulates key moments from his career, spanning from the late 1940s to the early 1970s, showcasing his evolution as a leading figure in the Chicago blues scene.
- If you like
- blues
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gypsy Woman 2:35
- 2 I Can’t Be Satisfied 2:43
- 3 I Feel Like Going Home 3:12
- 4 Train Fare Home Blues 2:48
- 5 Mean Red Spider 2:19
- 6 Standin’ Here Tremblin’ 2:27
- 7 You Gonna Need My Help 3:03
- 8 Little Geneva 2:48
- 9 Rollin’ and Tumblin’, Part One 2:59
- 10 Rollin’ Stone 3:08
- 11 Walkin’ Blues 2:58
- 12 Louisiana Blues 2:54
- 13 Long Distance Call 2:41
- 14 Honey Bee 3:22
- 15 Country Boy 3:13
- 16 She Moves Me 2:58
- 17 Still a Fool 3:19
- 18 Stuff You Gotta Watch 2:51
- 19 Who’s Gonna Be Your Sweet Man When I’m Gone 3:04
- 20 Standin’ Around Cryin’ 3:23
- 21 Baby Please Don’t Go 3:18
- 22 (I’m Your) Hoochie Coochie Man 2:48
- 23 I Just Want to Make Love to You 2:52
- 24 I’m Ready 3:05
- 25 Young Fashioned Ways 3:02
- 26 I Want to Be Loved 2:42
Disc 2
- 1 My Eyes (Keep Me in Trouble) 3:12
- 2 Mannish Boy Standout 2:58
- 3 Sugar Sweet 2:31
- 4 Trouble No More 2:42
- 5 Forty Days and Forty Nights 2:53
- 6 Just to Be With You 3:15
- 7 Don’t Go No Farther 2:56
- 8 Diamonds at Your Feet 2:26
- 9 I Love the Life I Live (I Live the Life I Love) 2:52
- 10 Got My Mojo Working Standout 2:53
- 11 Rock Me 3:13
- 12 Look What You’ve Done 2:24
- 13 She’s Nineteen Years Old 3:19
- 14 Close to You 3:07
- 15 Walking Thru the Park 2:47
- 16 Take the Bitter With the Sweet 3:08
- 17 I Feel So Good (live) 2:58
- 18 You Shook Me 2:44
- 19 My Home Is in the Delta 4:00
- 20 Good Morning Little School Girl 3:15
- 21 The Same Thing 2:44
- 22 You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had 2:57
- 23 All Aboard (Fathers & Sons) 2:53
- 24 Can’t Get No Grindin’ 2:45
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