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THE REVIEW
Few, sparse, simple chords accompany an unmistakable voice in its unmistakable sing-talk: John Lee Hooker.
"I Feel Good", an album recorded in '69 and released in '70, follows these precise guidelines. Little room for flights of fancy, little room for virtuoso outbursts. As it has always been for John: just him, his voice and his few chords on guitar, bass, and drums. And naturally, his urban tales of lived life.
The tracks flow smoothly, without changes, all or almost with the same pattern but never boring. The title track is one of the most "lively", followed by a long monologue from the old bluesman from Mississippi.
But the highest point is represented by the long, wonderful live bonus tracks, where our artist is at ease with the audience with whom he also jokes. And there's even a beautiful guitar solo! It's impossible to know the entire countless discography of this artist, so I won't make pointless comparisons. I'll just say it's a small jewel to savor slowly.
But now I must go... 'Cause I'm so tired, I wanna go home...
... And let those who understand, understand.
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The review praises John Lee Hooker's 1970 album 'I Feel Good' for its simplicity and authenticity. The album sticks to minimal chords and his signature sing-talk style, presenting raw, urban blues stories. The live bonus tracks stand out, featuring a relaxed and engaging Hooker with impressive guitar work. It's described as a small jewel worth savoring for blues enthusiasts.Tracklist Videos
John Lee Hooker
John Lee Hooker (1917–2001) was an American blues singer-guitarist, a pillar of post-war Detroit blues and electric boogie. Known for hypnotic one-chord vamps, a talking-blues delivery, and signature songs like Boogie Chillen’ and Boom Boom, he influenced generations from Chicago clubs to British rock.09 Reviews
