Looking for Blues with High Fidelity

I recently listened to Eric Clapton’s “Me and Mr. Johnson” and really appreciated the guitar playing and the quality of the recording. What are some of your favorite Blues recordings?

kentroller03-07-2022 2:57am

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rettrussell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 175 posts 03-10-2022 at 02:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Robert Johnson is not synonymous with high fidelity and I, like most people, was turned off by the noisy, hiss-soaked sound of early releases. Thats why I wholeheartedly recommend: Robert Johnson - The Centennial Collection (Sony/Legacy Records, 2011, 88697 85907 2D1) Recorded originally in the 1930’s, this 2011 re-release still isn’t perfect but you can enjoy the music w/o the background noise.
rettrussell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 175 posts 03-10-2022 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As an appendix to my RJ Centennial Collection recommendation, let me say further that digital magic has been done on the master tapes so somehow the guitar still has vibrancy and depth despite whatever processing has been utilized.....check it out! Other good ones: Slim Harpo - The Excello Singles Anthology (2003, Hippo/UNI, B000583-02) Memphis Minnie - Hoodoo Lady (2008, Snapper Label, SBLUECD 050) Elmore James - Blues After Hours (2005, Ace Records, CDCHM 1043)

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