Frozen Alive [Live]

Albert Collins | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B0000009XR
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,973 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #77 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Texas Blues
  • #89 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Electric Blues Guitar

Editorial Reviews

From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD

The Union Bar in Minneapolis was a frigid zone for four nights in March 1981. Collins dignifies the proceedings by stating that it am t nothin' but the blues." Johnny B. Gayden's funky bass broadens the definition. There's stronger material and playing here than on his Live in Japan (see below).(38:36/Reissue) -- © Frank John Hadley 1993

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Master of the Telecaster, October 31, 2001

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jay c gorham (st.paul, mn. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frozen Alive (Audio CD)

Albert toured extensively during this time and the Union Bar in Mpls. was a usual stop. I was lucky to attend these shows and many others featuring Albert and his band.
His shows began with the band warming up with Casey Jones (drums) or A.C. Reed (sax) taking vocals. When the crowd was good and ready, Casey would lead into the instrumental "Frosty". After building up fury, he would announce "Ladies and Gentleman, here for you in Mpls, by way of Houston Texas, The man that cuts so deep he gets into your soul, the master of the Telecaster, Albert Collins!Albert Collins!!" With that, you would hear Albert, but not see him. He'd come into the bar playing, wringing vibrato from his Tele. Albert would then launch into any of his trademark tunes. The songs presented here are a showcase of his talent and what he did night after night.
During "Mind to Travel", Albert would get out the 200 foot guitar cord and wander both rooms of the Union, often stopping to sit at your table, talk, have a drink, and all the while wailing in his unique open-tuned and capoed solo style.
"Cold Cuts" features A.C. Reed helping on vocals, and Johnny B. Gayden's awesome bass solo. He played what we called his "Popeye" solo many times to adoring crowds.
This recording takes you back to the nights when the weather was frigid, the beer frosty and the music searing. A nicer more approachable group of musicians you won't find anywhere.
Please buy this and relive Albert's glory days. You won't be sorry.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta have this one!............, June 8, 2000

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Rolltide (Columbia, Tn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frozen Alive (Audio CD)

This is another favorite live electric blues recording. Albert absolutely makes that guitar sing. This guy should be at the top or near the top of any list of great eletric guitarists past and present. The only complaint is that there isn't more material here. Just 7 songs and about 36 minutes worth. All of it is good though. From the beginning you know your listening to something special.

..............socks

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic early Collins, June 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Frozen Alive (Audio CD)

If you like electric guitar blues, this is a must-have.

All the tracks are good, but "Things I Used to Do" is my favorite. He plays the first couple of verses just like the original (Guitar Slim) version, then he really cuts loose in pure Albert Collins style. It's like he's saying, "I know where this comes from, but this is how *I* play it.".