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The Best Blues Albums of the 1970s
Our pick of the essential blues records released in the 1970s, ranked.
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1Hard AgainMuddy Waters
Hard Again
A raucous, Johnny Winter-produced comeback of electric Chicago blues. Vital and acclaimed. A late peak.
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2The London Howlin' Wolf SessionsHowlin' Wolf
The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions
A star-studded London session pairing Wolf with British rockers. Loose and beloved. A crossover record.
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3Indianola Mississippi SeedsB.B. King
Indianola Mississippi Seeds
A polished, soulful peak King himself prized. Smooth and acclaimed. A high point.
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4Live in Cook County JailB.B. King
Live in Cook County Jail
A fiery prison live peak, home to a definitive 'The Thrill Is Gone'. Electric and beloved. A great live record.
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5Getting Ready...Freddie King
Getting Ready...
A fiery Texas-blues peak, home to 'Going Down'. Tough and beloved. A high point.
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6Ice Pickin'Albert Collins
Ice Pickin'
A sharp, stinging Texas-blues comeback of cold-guitar fire. Tough and acclaimed. A genre highlight.
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7Give It UpBonnie Raitt
Give It Up
A warm, rootsy early peak of slide guitar and soul. Tuneful and beloved. A fan favourite.