Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Showdown! - Collins, Copeland, and Cray

Find it here: Showdown! - Collins, Copeland, and Cray

This might be the best thing on eMusic, and it's a recent release on the site. Blues fans or just fans of old-fashioned guitar music will love this. All three artists shine here, but Cray's contributions stand out. This was recorded in 1987, won a Grammy, and is still awesome today.

The standout songs are pretty much the entire album, but Copeland's 'Black Cat Bone', Collins' 'Blackjack', and Cray's 'The Dream' are the cream. The track 'T-Bone Shuffle' features all 3 guitarists with great results.

5 out of 5 stars
Will I listen to this again? I've owned this album for years, and it's still a go to listen. Actually, when I want to introduce someone to the blues, I play this and say, "Pretty awesome, huh?".

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