Bun B. Hear has compared writing for John Lee Hooker’s new album to that on ‘The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. It’s a brave and brilliant refocusing of John Lee Hooker energies, virtually a rebirth. There were many famous songs of John Lee Hooker available. John Lee Hooker is one of my favourite bands of all time.
|titile| is quite refreshing and sets the tone for what is going on in The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker. Opening track Wobblin’ Baby shows the best of John Lee Hooker. One listen to the sheer beauty of She’s Long, She’s Tall, She Weeps Like A Willow Tree was all I needed. In Pea Vine Special John Lee Hooker is at his best. Tupelo Blues hits the heart. I’m Prison Bound is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music. John Lee Hooker offers the kind of music here that makes you reflect on yourself. Water Boy is the albums biggest surprise. Church Bell Tone is another favourite of mine. Bundle Up and Go on The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker is solid and easy to listen to. Good Mornin’, Lil’ School Girl is a great song for a cosy night in when it’s cold and wintry outside. Within the first few notes of Behind The Plow it’s perfectly clear that John Lee Hooker is living this song.
The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker CD


