Album Info
| Artist: | Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers |
| Album: | Hound Dog Taylor And The House Rockers |
| Released: | Australia, Mar 1975 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | She's Gone | 3:46 |
| A2 | Walking The Ceiling | 3:12 |
| A3 | Held My Baby Last Night | 4:14 |
| Written-By - James | ||
| A4 | Taylor's Rock | 3:50 |
| A5 | It's Alright | 3:10 |
| A6 | Phillips' Theme | 5:27 |
| B1 | Wild About You, Baby | 3:35 |
| Written-By - James | ||
| B2 | I Just Can't Make It | 3:15 |
| B3 | It Hurts Me Too | 3:47 |
| Written-By - Whittaker | ||
| B4 | 44 Blues | 2:52 |
| Written-By - Traditional | ||
| B5 | Give Me Back My Wig | 3:31 |
| B6 | 55th Street Boogie | 2:59 |
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Description
"Hound Dog Taylor And The House Rockers," the debut album from Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers, is an exhilarating musical journey into the heart of Chicago blues. The charismatic trio, comprising Theodore Roosevelt "Hound Dog" Taylor, Brewer Phillips, and Ted Harvey, delivers a raw, unpolished collection of tracks that pulsate with the vibrant energy of a live performance.
From the first chords, Taylor's distinctive six-fingered slide guitar work pierces the sonic landscape with a raw, electrifying tone that commands attention. The album is replete with standout tracks such as "Give Me Back My Wig" and "She's Gone," each showcasing Taylor's dynamic command over rhythm and melody. His ability to weave gritty riffs and solos into a cohesive musical narrative testifies to his prodigious talent.
What sets the album apart is its intentional lack of finesse. Instead of polished production, the album relies on the sheer exuberance and authenticity of its performances. Hound Dog Taylor and his band revel in the music, their palpable joy and passion for blues pouring through every note, infusing the album with a uniquely infectious energy. This is blues in its purest form, stripped of superfluous frills and ornamentation, pulsating with the raw, earthy energy of its roots.
The band's synergy is another highlight of the album. Taylor, Phillips, and Harvey demonstrate remarkable musical camaraderie, their instruments converging in a harmonic conversation that ebbs and flows with rhythmic precision. This synergy, coupled with their individual talents, makes for an immersive listening experience that transports the audience to the heart of a bustling Chicago blues club.
"Hound Dog Taylor And The House Rockers" is a must-listen for any blues aficionado. It presents Hound Dog Taylor, one of the genre's most unique talents, in full swing, effortlessly blending his musicianship with an irrepressible joy for performance. This album is a testament to the raw, pulsating spirit of Chicago's blues scene in the '70s, a raucous rollercoaster ride through the depths of blues that leaves listeners exhilarated and craving for more.