Released 60 years ago
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Skip James · 1966
46 min · 12 tracks · blues
A haunting blend of melancholic vocals and intricate guitar work, steeped in the raw essence of Delta blues.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hard Times Killing Floor Blues — This track encapsulates the core themes of struggle and hardship prevalent in blues music, showcasing James' emotional vocal delivery and intricate fingerpicking.
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Cypress Grove — The song features deeply introspective lyrics paired with a haunting melody, highlighting James' skill at blending personal narrative with universal themes of loss.
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I'm So Glad — This energetic track stands out for its upbeat tempo and joyful expression, contrasting with the more somber pieces on the album while still retaining James' signature style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hard Times Killing Floor Blues 3:24
- 2 Crow Jane 3:00
- 3 Washington D.C Hospital Center Blues 4:12
- 4 Special Rider Blues 5:11
- 5 Drunken Spree 2:49
- 6 Cherryball 4:28
- 7 How Long 2:58
- 8 All Night Long 5:03
- 9 Cypress Grove 4:20
- 10 Look Down the Road 3:16
- 11 My Gal 6:06
- 12 I'm So Glad 1:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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