Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions
James Blood Ulmer · 2001
59 min · 14 tracks · blues · jazz fusion
A raw blend of blues and jazz that showcases the gritty essence of Southern musical traditions.
Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions is an album by James Blood Ulmer, released in 2001. A raw blend of blues and jazz that showcases the gritty essence of Southern musical traditions. This album is significant for its authentic representation of blues standards, earning critical acclaim for its raw sound and emotional depth. It received positive reviews from several publications, solidifying Ulmer's reputation as a bridge between jazz and blues while influencing contemporary artists in both genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions sound like?
A raw blend of blues and jazz that showcases the gritty essence of Southern musical traditions. Rooted in blues and jazz fusion.
What makes Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions by James Blood Ulmer notable?
This album is significant for its authentic representation of blues standards, earning critical acclaim for its raw sound and emotional depth. It received positive reviews from several publications, solidifying Ulmer's reputation as a bridge between jazz and blues while influencing contemporary artists in both genres. When 'Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions' was released in 2001, James Blood Ulmer was already an established figure in the jazz and blues scenes, known for his innovative guitar style. This album followed his previous works from the 1990s and marked a return to traditional blues forms, reflecting his deep roots in Southern music.
How many songs are on Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions?
Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Spoonfull 2:58
- 2 I Want to Be Loved 3:15
- 3 Little Red Rooster 4:22
- 4 Dimples 3:31
- 5 I Just Want to Make Love to You Standout 3:30
- 6 Evil 2:50
- 7 Death Letter Standout 9:41
- 8 Fattening Frogs for Snakes 2:51
- 9 Money 3:34
- 10 I Love the Life I Live 3:30
- 11 Too Lazy to Work, Too Nervous to Steal 2:36
- 12 Double Trouble 4:56
- 13 I Asked for Water (She Gave Me Gasoline) Standout 8:25
- 14 Back Door Man 3:17
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 21 sec
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