Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 1996)
• Original Release Date: September 24, 1996
• Number of Discs: 8
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000001EH1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #34 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > New York Blues

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for R&B fans!!, July 7, 1999

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This review is from: Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Audio CD)

This INCREDIBLE 8-CD set covers all of the Mercury blues, R&B and jump music from post-WWII -- the music that laid the foundation for the rock 'n roll revolution of the late '50's. The set is divided by geographic styles; West Coast, Southwest, East Coast and Midwest. There are many artists featured who are all but unknown today, but were popular in the club sub-culture and with returning GI's. I love the small orchestral arrangements of fast, jumpin' blues, boogie, and R&B tunes. The lyrics in many songs are hilarious, and demonstrate the subconscious relief of ending the world wars. Anyone who is remotely interested in R&B and the foundations of rock HAS to get this set. It's expensive, but worth every single penny. I've been listening non-stop since the set arrived, and I walk around all day with the jumpin' and jivin' tunes in my head!

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but repetitive, May 7, 2009

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C. Katz "Chazzbo" (Peoples Republic Of Massachussettes) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 (Audio CD)

As per previous review but it's like when you get the large Amos Milburn or Louis Jordan boxes.Not a whole lot of variation between the artist of early R&B and Jump Blues between artists as within one trick ponies like Jordan.But it is better than having one artist.Funny I thought I really dig this more and can listen to large sets of latter Blues or Rock like say Bo Didley or a John Lee Hooker.But this genre is really tight.Worth the lower end tab asked for here though.But not the set you can feed into a 6 disc player and let it rip without a break.
Cheerio
Chazz