Harp Attack!

Junior Wells, James Cotton, Harp Attack, Carey Bell, Billy Branch | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B0000009ZQ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,290 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Chicago Blues
  • #43 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Contemporary Blues
  • #85 in Music > Blues > Harmonica Blues

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Harmonica Recording, February 15, 2001

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Alex "Harpskier" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harp Attack! (Audio CD)

By the time I purchased this album I had already been playing harp for a few months, had heard several good recordings and was preparing to attend my first jam. This album forever altered my perspective. The harmonica here is 100% pure talent. This is the album the solidified my relationship with Blues Harp. The playing on this is simply stellar, and the choice of players offer a diverse approach to style, from Cotton's ferocious, high energy playing to Wells' more soulful, precise wails. Every song here offers something, from the blues party style of Down Home Blues to the mornful tones of Black Night. What really makes this album happen, though, is the obvious enjoyment these guys get from playing together (demonstrated well in My Eyes Keep Me In Trouble). If Junior Wells hadn't passed away I would say a follow up from this group was in order. But as long as I have this masterpiece, I'll be happy. If you like Blues Harp, GET THIS!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Blues Harp At It's Best!, July 15, 2002

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deepbluereview "deepbluereview" (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harp Attack! (Audio CD)

Harp Attack features 4 harp masters performing 11 songs for over 50 minutes of fabulous harp drenched blues. The disc also features an all star backing band featuring Lucky Peterson ("Double Dealin'") on piano, Michael Coleman ("Do Your Thing!") on guitar, Johnny B. Gayden on Bass and Ray "Killer" Allison on drums. Gayden and Allison are stalwarts of the blues and have backed up the likes of Johnny Winter, Son Seal, Larry McCray, Dave Hole, Buddy Guy and Don Griffin. The CD does an excellent job of maintaining cohesiveness, highlighting and then blending the various styles and vocals of these individuals without elevating the songs to jam status. While the disc does not break new ground, there is a lot of fun here.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Got me hooked on blues harp, December 22, 1999

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Steve (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harp Attack! (Audio CD)

This is the Cd that hooked me on blues harp - had it over 3 years now and it still is one of the best. Four of the greatest having what was obviously a great time playing. A must have if you like the true low down harp music.