John Lee Hooker - Kings Of The Blues
Review by André Lima
Kings of the Blues, the 1989 album by John Lee Hooker, showcases the legendary bluesman's raw, intense talent. The album features Hooker's signature gritty vocals and driving guitar riffs, backed by a tight rhythm section that keeps the grooves steady and hypnotic.
From the opening track "Boom Boom" to the closing "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," Kings of the Blues is a masterclass in blues music. Hooker's lyrics are filled with tales of love, loss, and hard living, delivered with a sense of urgency that makes every word hit home.
The album's standout tracks include "The Healer," a duet with Carlos Santana that showcases both musicians' virtuosity, and "I'm in the Mood," a sultry slow-burner that drips with sensuality.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Store Woman (live) | 5:45 | |
| Unfriendly Woman | 2:55 | |
| I'm In The Mood | 2:39 | |
| Dimples | 2:10 | |
| Boogie Chillen 2 | 2:30 | |
| Dirty Ground Hog | 3:28 | |
| Run On | 2:10 | |
| She's Mine | 2:17 | |
| Hard Headed Woman | 2:33 | |
| Blues Before Sunrise | 3:49 | |
| I'm A Stranger | 2:40 | |
| Big Legs Tight Skirt | 2:16 | |
| Time Is Marching | 3:00 | |
| I'm Mad Again | 2:38 | |
| Trouble Blues | 2:45 | |
| Birmingham Blues | 2:52 | |
| Crawlin' King Snake | 2:40 | |
| Boom Boom Boom | 2:27 | |
| Send Me Your Pillow | 2:22 | |
| House Rent Boogie | 4:00 |
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Catalog Numbers
9015Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Tocano |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Vocals | John Lee Hooker |
| Guitar | John Lee Hooker |
| Written-By | Besman (tracks: 14, 20), Hooker (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 14, 16 to 20) |
Notes
- All tracks Vee-Jay recordings 1955-1964, except track 19, recorded live Palo Alto, Calif., September 1977.
- Track 4 misspelled "Dirty Ground Dog" on release.
- Track 19 incorrect duration, 2:41, on release.
- "Landmark / a unit within EMG".
Barcodes
- Barcode (text): 7 340004 190158
- Rights Society: mcps
- Matrix / Runout: TOCANO 2001 DK 45508
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP51
