JOHN MAYALL - THE BLUES ALONE

Heralded as the godfather of the British Blues explosion, John Mayall's status as a Blues Legend is well founded. Largely his legacy is considered to be the development of young musicians who left the 'Bluesbreakers' band and went on to even bigger and better things, Eric Clapton and Peter Green are the prime examples. John Mayall's real quality is his complete originality as a creative entity and this album shines with twelve all original numbers. This is a close atmospheric production that gives a gritty feel without losing a mystical soulful element. A very typical 60's blues sound, there is no problem in imagining yourself in a smoky den in late '67 shaking on down. Turn it up real loud to get the full effect!