Don't Lose Your Cool
Albert Collins · 1983
40 min · 9 tracks · blues · rock & roll
A raw and electrifying blend of blues guitar riffs with powerful, soulful vocals that command attention.
Don't Lose Your Cool is an album by Albert Collins, released in 1983. A raw and electrifying blend of blues guitar riffs with powerful, soulful vocals that command attention. 'Don't Lose Your Cool' is significant for its influence on the blues-rock movement of the early 1980s, showcasing Collins' unique sound and earning critical acclaim. The album has been noted for its fusion of traditional blues with rock elements, impacting artists who followed and contributing to the resurgence of interest in blues music during that era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Don't Lose Your Cool sound like?
A raw and electrifying blend of blues guitar riffs with powerful, soulful vocals that command attention. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.
What makes Don't Lose Your Cool by Albert Collins notable?
'Don't Lose Your Cool' is significant for its influence on the blues-rock movement of the early 1980s, showcasing Collins' unique sound and earning critical acclaim. The album has been noted for its fusion of traditional blues with rock elements, impacting artists who followed and contributing to the resurgence of interest in blues music during that era. Released in 1983, 'Don't Lose Your Cool' was Albert Collins' second studio album, following his debut 'The Ice Man Cometh' from 1978. At this stage in his career, Collins was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the blues genre, known for his fiery performances and signature guitar style. This album marked a pivotal moment as he transitioned from regional acclaim to broader national recognition.
How many songs are on Don't Lose Your Cool?
Don't Lose Your Cool has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Get to Gettin’ Standout 3:12
- 2 My Mind Is Trying to Leave Me 7:42
- 3 Broke 4:12
- 4 Don’t Lose Your Cool Standout 4:39
- 5 When a Guitar Plays the Blues Standout 5:12
- 6 … But I Was Cool! 3:09
- 7 Melt Down 4:03
- 8 Ego Trip 4:32
- 9 Quicksand 3:28
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