Phantom Blues Band, Taj Mahal - Shoutin in Key: Live

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Free Music Notes for Shoutin in Key: Live

Free Music Review: A master at the top of his game
Hit: 5 Stars

Taj Mahal has never been one to strain himself keeping up with trends, but has been happy to trace his own path. Sometimes that path got a little wierd, but by keeping the faith of the aforementioned players, "Shoutin' in Key" represents a massive return to form of the most underrated of all the performers who played (the original) Woodstock.

Backed by a tight ensemble and blessed with the best and cleanest sound I have ever heard from a live blues recording, Taj Mahal lives up to the promise of the album's title, wringing great energy out of old and new songs, while never resorting to pyrotechnics or volume to compensate for a lack of ideas. On the contrary, each cut on this album is played with fierce originality and freshness. Songs like "Corrina, Corrina," or "Leavin' Trunk" absolutely cook, complemented by fantastic bandwork and swinging, economical solos.

With this recording, blues fans will find a refreshing break from the overheated riffage of too much current blues, and a reminder that great blues doesn't have to mean screaming at 200 mph.

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