Ice Pickin' cover

Ice Pickin'

Albert Collins · 1978

38 min · 8 tracks · blues · rock & roll

Raw, electrifying blues guitar riffs interweave with Collins' powerful vocals, creating a captivating live atmosphere.

Ice Pickin' is an album by Albert Collins, released in 1978. Raw, electrifying blues guitar riffs interweave with Collins' powerful vocals, creating a captivating live atmosphere. 'Ice Pickin'' is notable for its critical acclaim, often recognized as an essential blues record of the late 1970s. The album showcases Collins' unique style and has influenced numerous musicians within the genre, earning praise from outlets like Rolling Stone and being a staple in blues collections. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ice Pickin' sound like?

Raw, electrifying blues guitar riffs interweave with Collins' powerful vocals, creating a captivating live atmosphere. Rooted in blues and rock & roll.

What makes Ice Pickin' by Albert Collins notable?

'Ice Pickin'' is notable for its critical acclaim, often recognized as an essential blues record of the late 1970s. The album showcases Collins' unique style and has influenced numerous musicians within the genre, earning praise from outlets like Rolling Stone and being a staple in blues collections. By 1978, Albert Collins was firmly established as a prominent figure in the blues scene, following his breakthrough album 'Love Can Be Found Anywhere' in 1974. 'Ice Pickin'' marked his first release on Alligator Records, which helped elevate his profile further and solidify his reputation as a masterful performer and songwriter.

How many songs are on Ice Pickin'?

Ice Pickin' has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·38:07

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Honey, Hush! Standout 4:28
  • 2 When the Welfare Turns Its Back on You 5:26
  • 3 Ice Pick 3:08
  • 4 Cold, Cold Feeling Standout 5:19
  • 5 Too Tired 3:01
  • 6 Master Charge 5:11
  • 7 Conversation With Collins Standout 8:51
  • 8 Avalanche 2:39

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

blues

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 7 sec