The Exciting Lloyd Price
Lloyd Price · 1959
28 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of rhythm and blues infused with jazz overtones and catchy rock melodies, embodying the exuberance of late '50s music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stagger Lee — 'Stagger Lee' stands out as a narrative-driven song that captures the essence of early rock storytelling, blending rhythm and blues with a compelling tale of crime and betrayal.
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Lawdy Miss Clawdy — Originally released before this album, its inclusion here highlights Price's roots in R&B while showcasing his ability to energize audiences with its infectious melody.
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I Wish Your Picture Was You — This track exemplifies Price's emotive vocal delivery, balancing longing with playful rhythm, making it a quintessential example of late '50s love songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong brass arrangements and engaging vocal interplay, typical of its era but still distinctive.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of brass instruments, particularly trumpets and saxophones, which drive the melodies across multiple tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the lead vocals and background singers.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious danceable rhythms
- short bursts of energy
- playful vocal performances
- celebratory party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, introspective tracks
- seek heavy, brooding soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Lloyd Price released The Exciting Lloyd Price in March 1959, he was already a prominent figure in the rhythm and blues scene, following his smash hit 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' from 1952. This album served as a significant follow-up to his earlier successes, showcasing his dynamic vocal style and solidifying his influence in the transition toward rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fats Domino· Little Richard· Ray Charles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stagger Lee 2:20
- 2 I Wish Your Picture Was You 2:04
- 3 Talking About Love 2:06
- 4 What Do You Do to My Heart? 2:37
- 5 You Need Love 2:48
- 6 Mailman Blues 2:10
- 7 Where Were You (on Our Wedding Day)? 2:37
- 8 Why 2:00
- 9 Lawdy Miss Clawdy 2:35
- 10 Oh, Oh, Oh 2:05
- 11 A Foggy Day 2:54
- 12 Just Because 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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