The Cream
John Lee Hooker · 1978
73 min · 12 tracks · R&B · Afro-Cuban jazz
A deep blues journey infused with raw emotion, rich storytelling, and hypnotic grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for late nights
- rich storytelling through raw emotion
- intimate setting for deep reflection
- hypnotic rhythms for focused listening
- slow burn catharsis over time
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- bar room revelry· Tupelo heartache· blues revival storytelling
- Career context
- In 1978, John Lee Hooker was in the latter part of his career, releasing 'The Cream' shortly after his significant resurgence in the 1960s and 70s blues revival. This album followed his acclaimed work during this period, including collaborations that brought him renewed attention. It marked a continuation of his legacy as a pivotal figure in blues music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muddy Waters· Howlin' Wolf· Albert King
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
Hard Again by Muddy Waters — Shares the same deep blues vibe with rich narratives and a revivalist approach to sounds.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey, Hey 6:10
- 2 She's Gone 6:03
- 3 Tupelo 7:32
- 4 You Know It Ain't Right 4:40
- 5 Sugar Mama 5:28
- 6 One Room Country Shack 4:53
- 7 I Want You to Roll Me 3:40
- 8 Bar Room Drinking 8:16
- 9 Little Girl 6:11
- 10 Louise 5:02
- 11 When My First Wife Left Me 8:00
- 12 Boogie On 7:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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