Muddy Waters - Muddy, Brass & The Blues

Muddy Waters — Muddy, Brass & The Blues

Chess Records 75 Series from Chess Records and Acoustic Sounds!

A high-voltage R&B masterpiece! The 1967 classic returns to vinyl!

Features a who's who of blues royalty — Otis Spann on piano, and the formidable guitar duo of Sammy Lawhorn and Pee Wee Madison

All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab 

180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings

By 1967, Muddy Waters had already conquered the world with his raw, Delta-bred electric slide. But for Muddy, Brass & The Blues, the wizards at Chess Records decided to pivot, pushing the "Hoochie Coochie Man" out of his comfort zone and into a bold, new sonic territory. While his earlier records saw him looking back at his deep Southern roots, this session was all about the "Now."

The label swapped Muddy's traditional stripped-down ensemble for a sophisticated, heavy-hitting wall of sound featuring blaring horns and a prominent organ. Perhaps most strikingly, Muddy is stripped of his guitar for these sessions, a move that forces his legendary voice to the forefront. The result? A definitive proof of Waters' incredible prowess as a top-tier R&B singer, delivering a soulful, grit-infused performance that rivals the best of the era.

For the first time in more than 30 years, this essential piece of the Muddy Waters discography receives its first official American LP reissue. For fans who want to hear the King of Chicago Blues reinvent himself with a brassy, soulful swagger, this is a must-have addition to your shelf.

Side A

1. Corine Corina

2. Piney Brown Blues

3. Black Night

4. Trouble In Mind

5. Going Back To Memphis

Side B

1. Betty And Dupree

2. Sweet Little Angel

3. Take My Advice

4. Trouble

5. Hard Loser

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