Albert Collins will put some zip in your step. If you have some mindless job to do, turn on Albert Collins, crank it up, and get to it. Most of his music evokes energy, such that no matter how tired you are, you are never too tired to listen to "Too Tired". His music makes you want to move. Great wake up in the morning music.
One thing I like about Albert Collins, is the quick intro's and then he moves on to the heart of the song. I don't like long slow put you to sleep song intro's.
Another thing I like, his vocals are not over done. He leaves plenty of instrumental time in his songs.
Collins defined what is now called the Texas blues guitar style, using non-standard tuning, and slashing out blocked chords and sharp flurries of treble notes to produce what is known now as the ICE or "ice-cold" sound from his Fender Telecaster.
If you want to trace Albert Collins roots, try listening to Gatemouth Brown.
| Track | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Ain't Drunk | 4:07 |
| If You Love Me Like You Say | 4:06 |
| Blue Monday Hangover | 5:34 |
| Melt Down | 4:04 |
| Master Charge | 5:08 |
| Too Tired | 2:59 |
| If Trouble Was Money | 8:00 |
| T-Bone Shuffle | 4:55 |
| Get To Gettin' | 3:03 |
| ...But I Was Cool! | 3:11 |
| Cold Cuts | 6:00 |
| When The Welfare Turns Its Back On You | 5:25 |
| A Good Fool Is Hard To Find | 4:19 |
