Blue Streak

Luther Allison

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 5, 1995)
• Original Release Date: October 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B000000A10
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #132,934 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Soul Fixin' Man was the first Luther Allison album recorded on American soil in 18 years, and it reminded the stateside blues community why this Paris-based expatriate was once considered one of the very best of Chicago's second blues generation. He builds upon that reputation with Blue Streak, a follow-up which is even bluesier and more guitar-oriented than its predecessor. If the previous disc emphasized Allison's Wilson Pickett-like singing, this new one focuses on his Albert Collins-like picking. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This will be one of your favorite CD's, August 19, 1999

By	john thomas (athens, oh) - See all my reviews

Luther Allison's Blue Streak is simply one of the best blues albums around. There is not a disappointing track on the entire CD. From the infectious wood-block beat of "What have I Done Wrong" to the heart-wrenching "Cherry Red Wine", Allison poured his heart and soul into every cut. The combination of Allison's powerful vocals and virtuoso guitar playing blend perfectly; neither takes the back seat to the other. If you have never heard Luther Allison, give this CD a listen. Then, like me, you'll be a fan and want to have all of his CD's. Rest in peace, Luther.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than "Restless", January 26, 1999

By	J. R. Bellamy "oldblues" (Lemoore, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Watch out! "Restless" gathered much more acclaim, but this CD is just as good if not better! There's a lot of heart and soul, as well as electric blues on this one. It's too bad Luther passed away just as he was really hitting his stride.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful vocals and Icy crisp guitar Blues!, June 2, 2001

By	SIMON AGUILAR-GARCIA (Seattle, Wa. USA) - See all my reviews

When this cd came out in 1995 it was one of the top albums on Guitar World's magazine year end list and for good reason! Excellent production, deep stirring vocals, Icy guitar playing and an excellent band added to a great cd! A favorite on The Crazy Coyote Blues Power Show 1490 KOTY AM (1490koty.com) Yakima Nation Radio in south central Washington state.