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Founder of the Delta BluesFounder of the Delta Blues by Charlie Patton
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a searing testament to an artist whose work is too often overlooked
Howlin' Wolf/Moanin' in the MoonlightHowlin' Wolf/Moanin' in the Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
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essential listening of the highest order for Blues fans; Wolf's performance here is a force of nature
A Man and the BluesA Man and the Blues by Buddy Guy
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hair-raising, soul-searing guitar magic from Blues music's greatest living performer
The Complete RecordingsThe Complete Recordings by Robert Johnson
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they say he sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his talent; behold the glorious fruits of sin
Live at the RegalLive at the Regal by B.B. King
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simply put, one of the greatest live albums in history
The Country Blues of John Lee HookerThe Country Blues of John Lee Hooker by John Lee Hooker
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Hooker at his growling, primitive best. Try to stop the hair on your arms from rising during "Water Boy"
His BestHis Best by Sonny Boy Williamson
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the Old Goat of Chicago may not have been easy to get along with, but he made some of the best Blues ever put on tape
The Bluebird Recordings 1937-1938The Bluebird Recordings 1937-1938 by Sonny Boy Williamson
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the real, and ironically, less celebrated Sonny Boy at his unmatchable best
The Anthology: 1947-1972The Anthology: 1947-1972 by Muddy Waters
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the man's work speaks more for itself than I ever could
Where Did You Sleep Last Night: Lead Belly Legacy, Vol. 1Where Did You Sleep Last Night: Lead Belly Legacy, Vol. 1 by Leadbelly
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Nirvana stole "Where Did you Sleep Last Night" from him; this compilation puts Kurt and CO. in their place