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THE REVIEW
From Mississippi to Chicago. A fateful move for the king of blues.
He represents the boldness of watts and six strings. Always at the forefront, he really knows his stuff.
He churns out classics throughout the fifties and early sixties ("Rolling Stone", "I Can’t Be Satisfied", "You Shook Me", and "Hoochie Coochie Man").
He arrives in 1969. Less than fifteen years before his death, he makes clear what he truly is. He's not just an old idol passively watching his "students" perform. He is the king of blues. Melancholy notes, desperate, passionate, and filled with groove. "After The Rain" is the next step from the beloved/hated "Electric Mud" of "Mannish Boy" and "Hoochie..".
Listening to him still today literally gives you chills. Rarely do you come across guitars so expressive. The screams, but also the whispers, are divinely expressed in Muddy's sound. Let's say that the guarantee is ensured by his pick stroke, always raw. It is perhaps the final masterpiece, where "Rollin' And Tumblin'" (an anthem for Cream in live performances) and the colossal "I Am The Blues" are present.
Perhaps the only time such a provocative title doesn't fall into the ridiculous and gaudy/unnecessarily arrogant.. Everything emitted by the strings is so explosive, so visceral. "Ramblin' Mind" is the most beautiful solo of the work... watts that speak to you.
The rest of the album is blues. And you find yourself saying, astonished: "it seems easy, eh... but what a thing".
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This review celebrates Muddy Waters' album After The Rain as a definitive blues masterpiece. It highlights the powerful guitar work, emotional depth, and classic tracks. The album is praised for its raw and visceral sound that still chills listeners today. It's seen as a crucial step in Muddy Waters' late career, proving his enduring influence and mastery of the genre.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters (born McKinley Morganfield) was an American blues singer and guitarist widely credited as a key architect of electric Chicago blues. Born in Mississippi in April 1913, he was recorded early by Alan Lomax and later became a central Chess Records artist in Chicago, influencing generations of blues and rock musicians. He died in 1983.12 Reviews
