Robert Johnson

King Of The Delta Blues

  • MOG Editorial Review

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    Many cite the lyrics to "Cross Road Blues" as proof positive that Robert Johnson really did sell his soul to the devil. Whether or not demonic intervention made him the legendary blues man he became, King Of The Delta Blues is an unassailable introduction to Johnson's masterful guitar picking, powerful warble, and cross-genre credibility. His flexibility is noticeable in selections like "Ramblin On My Mind," "Traveling Riverside Blues," and "32-20 Blues," each possessed with a different mix of blues, folk, and Americana. Robert Johnson is arguably the most important blues musician of all time, and here, he really does set the standard.
  • AMG Review of King of the Delta Blues [Columbia/Legacy]

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    This 16-track single-disc compilation gathers up the best-known tracks from the two original volumes of King of the Delta Blues Singers for a nice entry-level collection of Robert's best. Utilizing the latest in remastering technology, these recordings have never sounded quite this clear and full-bodied before, and the difference between this and the first pressing of the Complete Recordings box set is quite noticeable. While sweating down Johnson's best to a 16-track selection is an arbitrary choice at best, it's hard to fault the selection here. It's also a focused set that isn't hampered by the inclusion of the more collector-oriented alternate takes that bog down much of the box set's listenability.

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