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Blind Pig Artists: 20th Anniversary Collection
Various Artists
Blind Pig Artists: 20th Anniversary Collection
Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (18) - Disc #2

One would expect a label's two-CD collection, no matter how assiduously picked, to have some low points. It's inevitable, one might think; even the most selective record labels have produced some duds. But on the 20th An...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Blind Pig Artists: 20th Anniversary Collection
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blind Pig
Release Date: 7/5/1997
Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B, Rock
Styles: Chicago Blues, Contemporary Blues, Electric Blues, Modern Blues, Piano Blues, Harmonica Blues, Contemporary R&B, Soul, Blues Rock
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 019148200128

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One would expect a label's two-CD collection, no matter how assiduously picked, to have some low points. It's inevitable, one might think; even the most selective record labels have produced some duds. But on the 20th Anniversary Collection from Blind Pig Records, such low points are non-existent. It's a testimony to the label's exacting standards and the many reels of quality blues they've recorded over their first 20 years. There's something for everyone on this set, from traditional acoustic blues (check out Johnny Shines's rendition of "Blues Come to Texas"), to modern rockers (Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers' "Drive to Survive," for instance). Many up-and-coming artists are featured here, including Deborah Coleman ("My Heart Bleeds Blue") and Debbie Davies ("Howlin' at the Moon"), counterbalanced with plenty of old hands such as Carey Bell ("That Spot Right There") and John Lee Hooker ("Terraplane Blues"). There's even a rousing "La Vierge" from zydeco accordionist Al Rapone. All in all, while it's possible that not everything here will appeal to every taste, there's definitely something here for everyone. --Genevieve Williams

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CD Reviews

BUY IT!
09/14/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Outstanding blues cd. The only anamoly, in my opinion, is "Howlin' At The Moon," by Debbie Davies. Her voice, at least on this recording, is very weak in contrast to the music. Other than that, this is one of my favorite cd's and I highly recommend it."
Blind Pig finds the truffles
Aaron Manka | arlington, va USA | 10/11/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Like with Alligator, you can't go wrong with the Blind Pig anniversary sets. This 2 cd-set jams all the way through. While some may not agree with every song selection, I think they did a great job of presenting a historical overview of their artists while presenting current songs also. A good set that blues lovers will want to own."