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Illinois Blues album by Skip James was released Nov 16, 2004 on the Universe label. This collection contains all the Skip James tracks released by Paramount records in 1931 in chronological order. Illinois Blues music CDs THE COMPLETE EARLY RECORDINGS by Skip James is one of the most essential blues albums in existence. Illinois Blues songs With a voice that sounds like wind carving away rock (he sings in a high, quavering falsetto ringed with knowledge and pain), James laid down some of the most chilling acoustic blues ever set to wax. "Devil Got My Woman," which opens this collection, is a case in point: a snaking siren song that leads down to the root of loss and mortal dread (if that description sounds like an exaggeration, listen to the track) Illinois Blues album. James's deft, fingerpicking is everywhere in evidence, especially on the uncharacteristically ebullient "I'm So Glad." The surface noise of these old 78s is a distraction, but even that can't dilute the unbelievable power of these performances Illinois Blues CD music. Includes liner notes by Steve Calt. Personnel includes: Skip James (vocals, guitar, piano). Down Beat (8/95, p. 55) - 5 Stars - Excellent - "... this haunting collection... has the power to catch you by the throat. Using his high, keening voice and refined modal guitar picking, James infuses `rags' and blues with an inner-directed melancholy that perfectly fits his lyrics on death, desolation, devilry and the Depression..." Mojo (Publisher)  "... Enigmatic and fascinating.

1.  Devil Got My Woman (3:00)
2.  Cherry Ball Blues (2:50)
3.  Cypress Grove Blues (3:12)
4.  Illinois Blues (3:04)
5.  Hard Luck Child (3:03)
6.  4 O'Clock Blues (2:50)
7.  Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues (2:49)
8.  Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader (3:01)
9.  Drunken Spree (2:38)
10. Yola My Blues Away (3:12)
11. Be Ready When He Comes (2:55)
12. I'm So Glad (2:50)
13. Special Rider Blues (3:02)
14. How Long Buck (2:53)
15. Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues (2:53)
16. What Am I to Do Blues (3:02)
17. If You Haven't Any Hay Get on Down the Road (2:53)
18. 22-20 Blues (2:52)

Label Universe
Orig Year 1994
Discs 1
Release Date Nov 16, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Mono
Personnel Skip James - vocals, guitar, piano

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