Released in 1969 this is probably one of Albert Kings rawest albums. The unpolished but great sound may have been one of his best works. Other earlier albums were compilations of singles but this was the first intentional full LP. Some of the songs were not properly mixed but that just seems to add to the overall feel of the album. I managed to purchase this one about a month ago and after listening to it a few times I am beggining to think that this is my favorite of all of his others. Now I do have favorite songs that are not on this one but as a whole this album is great. Just listen to his version of Elmore James The Sky Is Crying and you will know what I mean. Wrapped Up In Love is another great track with raw guitar work with the horns heard well in the background. The two main parts of this
song (Albert Kings singing and his guitar) are heard up front with everything else providing a low backing to the song. The song seems to end short though, I kind of wish it would have been a little longer some how. Heart Fixing Business is another slow, dirty, blues song that is worthy of your attention. Now if you are a Albert King fan you may have some of the songs that are on this album already but believe me the rest are worthy of a full album purchase. Enjoy the following clip;
