Travelin'
John Lee Hooker · 1960
43 min · 16 tracks · R&B · Afro-Cuban jazz
A raw blend of boogie-woogie rhythms and soulful storytelling that captures the essence of blues.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow of short tracks
- soulful storytelling with warmth
- for casual gatherings
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- easy listening on the move
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, immersive pieces
- prefer complex, layered arrangements
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Canal Street nightlife· New Orleans storytelling· blues and alienation
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'Travelin'' came during John Lee Hooker's transition from regional fame to national recognition. This album followed his influential releases in the late 1950s, marking his growth as a pivotal figure in the blues genre and showcasing his distinctive sound that would influence future artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muddy Waters· Howlin' Wolf· Albert King
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Gris-Gris by Dr. John — Captures the same New Orleans vibe with a blend of blues, jazz, and soulful storytelling.Folk Singer by Muddy Waters — Shares raw acoustic blues sound and personal storytelling rooted in the African American experience.Lightnin' Strikes by Lightnin' Hopkins — Features similar boogie-woogie rhythms and intimate narratives of life and struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Shoes 2:25
- 2 I Wanna Walk 2:13
- 3 Canal Street Blues 2:53
- 4 Run On 2:10
- 5 I'm A Stranger 2:40
- 6 Whiskey And Wimmen 2:57
- 7 Solid Sender 2:34
- 8 Sunny Land 2:29
- 9 Goin' To California 2:22
- 10 I Can't Believe 2:49
- 11 I'll Know Tonight 2:40
- 12 Dusty Road 2:19
- 13 Nightmare 4:25
- 14 Drive Me Away 2:54
- 15 Love Me All The Time 3:12
- 16 Bundle Up And Go 2:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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