The Complete Imperial Recordings is a Blues album by Albert Collins, originally released in 1991. On Gatefold: 8 pressings tracked.
About
Texan Albert Collins was in the very first rank of post-war blues guitarists. This two-CD set is a reissue of all 36 sides he cut for Imperial from 1968 to 1970, representing this artist's second major recording stint. Instrumentals comprise roughly three-fourths of the material. They frame his distinctive guitar work with a tight ensemble of organ, bass, and drums, adding at times a piano and/or second guitar, punctuated by a horn section. About ten of these tunes are as great as anything Collins ever did. They are riddled with the biting, incisive, dramatic, and economical playing that made him a legend. There are also some outstanding vocals. Although this set is not without its clinkers, it is a solid package and a must for any Collins fan.
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Tracklist
- 1Do the Sissy4:05
- 2Collins' Mix2:28
- 3Let's Get It Together2:18
- 4Got a Good Thing Goin'3:27
- 5All About My Girl2:11
- 6Stump Poker2:39
- 7Let's Get It Together Again2:43
- 8Ain't Got Time3:05
- 9Turnin' On2:47
- 10Whatcha Say (I Don't Know)1:53
- 11Pushin'2:24
- 12Doin' My Thing1:37
- 13Harris County Line-Up2:20
- 14Conversation with Collins5:23
- 15Jawing2:15
- 16Grapeland Gossip2:50
- 17Chatterbox2:26
- 18Trash Talkin'4:06
- 2.1Baby What You Want Me to Do / Rock Me Baby4:04
- 2.2Lip Service3:19
- 2.3Things That I Used to Do3:28
- 2.4Back Yard Back Talk2:52
- 2.5Tongue Lashing2:52
- 2.6And Then It Started Raining2:44
- 2.7Soul Food2:10
- 2.8Jam It Up2:33
- 2.9Do What You Want to Do2:52
- 2.10Black Bottom Bayou2:16
- 2.11Junkey Monkey2:21
- 2.1269 Underpass Roadside Inn2:52
- 2.13I Need You So2:59
- 2.14Bitsey2:20
- 2.15Cool 'n Collards2:26
- 2.16Blend Down and Jam2:03
- 2.17Sweet 'n' Sour2:18
- 2.18Swamp Sauce2:23
Sound DNA
- Blues
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Originally issued in:
1969: tracks 1-1 to 2-6;
1970: tracks 2-7 to 2-18.
Original credit of track 1-5: "Left Overs" by Albert Collins.
Original credit of track 2-3: "Talking Slim Blues" by Albert Collins.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Albert CollinsGUITAR, VOCALS
8 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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