James Cotton - [1994] Living the Blues (FLAC)

James Cotton - Living the Blues (FLAC)
Release Date: 1994
Recording Date: March, 1993 - January, 1994


Review by Bill Dahl:
All the guest stars in the world (Joe Louis Walker, Dr. John, Lucky Peterson, Larry McCray) can't mask the simple fact that Cotton's voice was thoroughly shot when he made this disc (apparently the Grammy nominating committee gratuitously overlooked this). The instrumentals, obviously, aren't affected by this malady; they're typically rousing. But whenever Cotton opens his mouth, he sounds as though he's been gargling Drano.

***** I completely agree with the above review. Luckily there are many fine instrumental tracks and a Dr. John guest vocal but this one may be for James Cotton collectors only. *****


1. Mississippi Freight Train
2. You Didn't Think About That
3. Pacific Blues
4. Take A Message
5. Hungry Country Girl
6. Hucklebuck
7. One Little Piece Of Shade
8. Living The Blues
9. Black Knights
10. Mississippi Saxophone
11. Cotton In The Kitchen
12. Certified
13. Mississippi Freight Train (Part 2)


Personnel:
James Cotton - Harmonica, vocals
Larry McCray - Guitar
John Primer - Guitar
Johnny B. Gayden - Bass
Brian Jones - Drums

with guests:
Dr. John - Piano, vocals
Lucky Peterson - Piano, Hammond organ
Joe Louis Walker - Guitar