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Recycled Goods:
Column Index - 2004

#16: November 2004

  1. The Abyssinians and Friends: Tree of Satta (1969-2003, Blood & Fire) [A]
  2. The Essential Louis Armstrong (1925-67, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [A]
  3. Gary Bartz Ntu Troop: Harlem Bush Music (1970-71, Milestone) [A-]
  4. James Brown: Soul on Top (1969, Verve) [A]
  5. Lenny Bruce: Let the Buyer Beware (1948-66, Shout! Factory, 6CD) [A-]
  6. Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 1963-1964 (1963-64, Columbia/Legacy, 7CD) [A-]
  7. Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: Travelling Somewhere (1973, Cuneiform) [A-]
  8. Rio Baile Funk: Favela Booty Beats (Essay) [A-]
  9. Moacir Santos: Ouro Negro (1965-92, Adventure Music, 2CD) [A-]
  10. Talking Heads: The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads: 2CD Set (1977-81, Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino, 2CD) [A-]

  11. The Essential Roy Acuff (1936-49, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  12. Early Chet Atkins (1949-50, Country Routes) [B+]
  13. The Essential Chet Atkins: The Columbia Years (1983-97, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  14. Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers: 'S Make It (1964, Verve) [B]
  15. Lenny Bruce: Thank You Masked Man (1958-63, Fantasy) [B+]
  16. Candido Camero: Candido Featuring Al Cohn (1956, Verve) [B+]
  17. Duke Ellington: Piano in the Foreground (1957-61, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  18. Duke Ellington: Piano in the Background (1960, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  19. Duke Ellington: Blues in Orbit (1958-59, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  20. Dexter Gordon: Dexter Calling . . . (1961, Blue Note) [B+]
  21. Dexter Gordon: One Flight Up (1964, Blue Note) [B]
  22. Johnny Griffin Quartet (1956, Verve) [B+]
  23. The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years (1981-87, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  24. Freddie Hubbard: Breaking Point (1964, Blue Note) [B+]
  25. Freddie Hubbard: Blue Spirits (1965, Blue Note) [A-]
  26. Freddie Hubbard: The Night of the Cookers (1965, Blue Note) [B]
  27. Illinois Jacquet: Desert Winds (1964, Verve) [B+]
  28. Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra: Vacation at the Concord (1958, Verve) [B-]
  29. Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso (2004, Adventure Music) [B+]
  30. Tommy McCook: Blazing Horns/Tenor in Roots (1978-80, Blood & Fire) [B+]
  31. Jack McDuff: The Prestige Years (1960-65, Prestige) [B+]
  32. Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath: Bremen to Bridgwater (1971-75, Cuneiform, 2CD) [B+]
  33. Jackie McLean: Action (1964, Blue Note) [A-]
  34. Blue Mitchell: The Thing to Do (1964, Blue Note) [B+]
  35. Lee Morgan: The Sixth Sense (1967-68, Blue Note) [B+]
  36. Oliver Mtukudzi: Shanda (2004, Alula) [B+]
  37. Hank Penny: Flamin' Mamie (1938-41, Krazy Kat) [B+]
  38. Hollywood Western Swing: The Best of Hank Penny (1944-47, Krazy Kat) [A-]
  39. Dave Pike and His Orchestra: Manhattan Latin (1964, Verve) [B-]
  40. Bud Powell: Bebop (1948-64, Pablo) [B+]
  41. Putumayo Presents Greece: A Musical Odyssey (1993-2003, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  42. Putumayo Presents Music From the Chocolate Lands (1990-2004, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  43. Putumayo Presents Women of Latin America (1999-2004, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  44. Tony Scott (1967, Verve) [A-]
  45. Zoot Sims With the Joe Castro Trio: Live at Falcon Lair (1956, Pablo) [B+]
  46. The Incredible Jimmy Smith: Home Cookin' (1959, Blue Note) [B+]
  47. Studio One Classics (1964-81, Soul Jazz) [A-]
  48. The Best of Talking Heads (1977-88 [2004], Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino) [A]
  49. Rokia Traoré: Bowmboï (2004, Nonesuch) [A-]
  50. McCoy Tyner: Tender Mercies (1967, Blue Note) [B]
  51. Robert Wyatt: Solar Flares Burn for You (1972-2003, Cuneiform) [B-]

  52. Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers: Buhaina's Delight (1961, Blue Note) [A-]
  53. Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers: Free for All (1964, Blue Note) [B+]
  54. Dexter Gordon: Doin' Alright (1961, Blue Note) [B+]
  55. Joe Henderson: Inner Urge (1964, Blue Note) [A-]
  56. Joe Henderson: In 'n Out (1964, Blue Note) [B+]
  57. Andrew Hill: Black Fire (1963, Blue Note) [A-]
  58. Jackie McLean: Destination . . . Out! (1963, Blue Note) [A-]
  59. The Horace Silver Quintet: Serenade to a Soul Sister (1968, Blue Note) [B+]

#15: September 2004

  1. Arild Andersen: Rarum XIX: Selected Recordings (1975-99, ECM) [A-]
  2. The Hip Hop Box (1979-2003, Hip-O, 4CD) [A-]
  3. George Lewis: Ice Cream (1953, Delmark) [B+]
  4. Jimmy Lyons: The Box Set (1972-85, Ayler, 5CD) [A-]
  5. Oumou Sangare: Oumou (1989-2000, World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2CD) [A]
  6. Shrimp Boat: Something Grand (1985-93, Aum Fidelity, 3CD) [A-]
  7. Tomasz Stanko: Rarum XVII: Selected Recordings (1975-98, ECM) [A-]
  8. Steinski's Burning Out of Control: The Sugarhill Mix (1972-2003, Antidote) [A-]
  9. Hound Dog Taylor: Release the Hound (1971-75, Alligator) [A-]
  10. The Vulgar Boatmen: Wide Awake (1989-95, No Nostalgia) [A-]

  11. Carla Bley: Rarum Vol. 15: Selected Recordings (1961-99, ECM) [B+]
  12. The Very Best of Brand Nubian (1990-98, Elektra/Rhino) [A-]
  13. De La Soul: Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996 (Tommy Boy/Rhino) [B]
  14. Anders Gahnold Trio: Flowers for Johnny (1983-85, Ayler, 2CD) [A-]
  15. Jan Garbarek: Rarum II: Selected Recordings (1974-95, ECM, 2CD) [A-]
  16. Hello Central: The Best of Lightnin' Hopkins (1950-51, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  17. Hip Hop 101 (2000, Tommy Boy) [A-]
  18. Dave Holland: Rarum X: Selected Recordings (1972-2000, ECM) [B+]
  19. The Essential Isley Brothers (1959-96, Epic/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  20. Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II (1936-37, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  21. George Jones: Jones by George! (1965-71, Proper, 2CD) [B]
  22. The L.A. Carnival: Pose a Question (1969-71, Now-Again) [B+]
  23. Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Raise Your Spirit Higher (Wenyukela) (2003, Heads Up) [B+]
  24. Man of Constant Sorrow and Other Timeless Mountain Ballads (Yazoo) [B+]
  25. Branford Marsalis: The Steep Anthology (1983-98, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  26. The Essential Johnny Mathis (1956-2000, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B]
  27. Wayne McGhie & the Sounds of Joy (1969, Light in the Attic) [B+]
  28. Paul Motian: Rarum XVI: Selected Recordings (1972-87, ECM) [B+]
  29. Willie Nelson: The Troublemaker (1973-74, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  30. Michel Petrucciani: 100 Hearts (1983, Blue Note) [A-]
  31. The Michel Petrucciani Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard (1984, Blue Note) [A-]
  32. Pulp: Hits (1992-2002, Island/Chronicles) [B]
  33. Run-DMC: Greatest Hits (1983-93, Arista/BMG Heritage) [A]
  34. The Essential Earl Scruggs (1946-84, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  35. Byther Smith: Hold That Train (1981, Delmark) [B+]
  36. The Stanley Brothers: The Complete Mercury Recordings (1953-58, Mercury/Chronicles, 2CD) [A-]
  37. The Stanley Brothers: An Evening Long Ago (1956, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  38. The Sundowners: Chicago Country Legends (1960-71, Bloodshot) [B]
  39. John Surman: Rarum XIII: Selected Recordings (1976-99, ECM) [B+]
  40. The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983 (1979-83, Stones Throw) [A-]
  41. Eberhard Weber: Rarum XVIII: Selected Recordings (1974-2000, ECM) [B]
  42. Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest in Funk & Soul 1965-1975 (1965-2003, Light in the Attic) [B]
  43. Bobby Womack: Anthology (1967-76 [2003], Capitol/The Right Stuff, 2CD) [B+]

#14: July 2004

  1. The Animals: Retrospective (1964-70, Abkco) [A-]
  2. Black Power: Music of a Revolution (1968-79, Shout Factory, 2CD) [A]
  3. Shave 'Em Dry: The Best of Lucille Bogan (1933-35, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  4. Whiskey Is My Habit, Cool Women Is All I Crave: The Best of Leroy Carr (1928-35, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  5. Chicago Soul (1963-69, Soul Jazz) [A-]
  6. John Fahey and His Orchestra: Of Rivers and Religion (1972, Collectors' Choice) [A]
  7. Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music (1968, Water) [A]
  8. Herman's Hermits: Retrospective (1964-69, Abkco) [A-]
  9. Tom Jones: Reloaded: Greatest Hits (1965-2003, Decca/UTV) [A-]
  10. The Rolling Stones: Singles 1965-1967 (1965-67, Abkco, 11CD) [A-]

  11. Albert Ayler: Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe (1969, Verve/Impulse) [B+]
  12. The British Invasion 1963-1967 (1961-67, Hip-O, 3CD) [B]
  13. Miles Davis: Birdland 1951 (1951, Blue Note) [B-]
  14. John Fahey and His Orchestra: After the Ball (1973, Collectors' Choice) [A]
  15. The Best of John Fahey 1959-1977 (1967-77, Takoma) [A-]
  16. The Best of John Fahey, Vol. 2 (1964-83, Takoma) [A-]
  17. The Best of Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders (The Millennium Collection) (1965-68, Mercury) [B-]
  18. Eddie Gale: Black Rhythm Happening (1969, Water) [A-]
  19. Are You Bound for Heaven or Hell? The Best of the Reverend J.M. Gates (1926-31, Columbia/Legacy) [C-]
  20. Stan Getz: Bossas and Ballads: The Lost Sessions (1989, Verve) [A-]
  21. The Girls: Live at the Rathskeller 5.17.79 (1979, Abaton Book) [B]
  22. Andrew Hill: Passing Ships (1969, Blue Note) [A-]
  23. The Essential Mahalia Jackson (1955-67, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  24. The Miracles: Love Machine: The '70s Collection (1973-77, Motown/Chronicles) [B]
  25. Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down: The Best of the Mississippi Sheiks (1930-31, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  26. 7 Seconds: The Best of Youssou N'Dour (1992-2000, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  27. Isaiah Owens: You Without Sin Cast the First Stone (1998-2001, CaseQuarter) [C+]
  28. Come See Me: The Very Best of the Pretty Things (1964-74, Shout! Factory) [B]
  29. Young Girl: The Best of Gary Puckett & the Union Gap (1968-71, Columbia/Legacy) [C+]
  30. Ragga Ragga Ragga! 2003 (2003, Greensleaves) [B+]
  31. The Rolling Stones: Singles 1963-1965 (1963-65, Abkco, 12CD) [A-]
  32. Saucy Calpysos: Volume One (Ice) [B+]
  33. Archie Shepp: The Cry of My People (1972, Impulse) [B]
  34. Archie Shepp: I Know About the Life (1981, Hatology) [B+]
  35. Crazy Blues: The Best of Mamie Smith (1920-31, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  36. Stomp and Swerve: American Music Gets Hot (1897-1925, Archeophone) [A-]
  37. Roosevelt Sykes: Chicago Boogie (1950-63, Delmark) [B+]
  38. The Best of the Troggs (The Millennium Collection) (1966-68, Mercury) [B]

#13: June 2004

  1. Johnny Cash: Unearthed (1994-2003, American/Lost Highway, 5CD) [B+]
  2. Hedningarna: 1989-2003 (1989-2003, NorthSide) [B+]
  3. 30 Years of Maria Muldaur: I'm a Woman (1973-2001, Shout Factory) [A-]
  4. Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo (2004, World Music Network) [A-]
  5. Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 1945-1970 (1946-69, CMF/Lost Highway, 2CD) [A-]
  6. Augustus Pablo: King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown (Deluxe Edition) (1976, Shanachie) [A]
  7. Teddy Pendergrass: Anthology (1977-82, Philadelphia International/The Right Stuff, 2CD) [A-]
  8. The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll 1946-1954 (1946-54, Hip-O, 3CD) [A]
  9. Art Tatum: The Best of the Complete Pablo Group Masterpieces (1954-56, Pablo) [A]
  10. Muddy Waters: Hard Again (1976, Epic/Legacy) [A]

  11. The Blasters: Live: Going Home (2003, Shout Factory) [B+]
  12. The Essential Mary Chapin Carpenter (1989-2001, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  13. Johnny Cash: Hymns by Johnny Cash (1959, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  14. Johnny Cash: Life (1958-77, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  15. Johnny Cash: My Mother's Hymn Book (American/Lost Highway) [B+]
  16. The Essential Cheap Trick (1976-2002, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  17. The Very Best of Jessi Colter: An Outlaw . . . a Lady (1972-81, Capitol) [B+]
  18. Duke Ellington: Masterpieces by Ellington (1950-51, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  19. Duke Ellington: Ellington Uptown (1947-52, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  20. Duke Ellington: Festival Session (1959, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  21. From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music (1927-95, Warner Brothers, 3CD) [B]
  22. Chickasaw County Child: The Artistry of Bobbie Gentry (1967-74, Shout Factory) [C+]
  23. The Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Quintet: Tough Tenors (1960, Jazzland OJC) [B+]
  24. The Isley Brothers: Live It Up (1974, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  25. Days Like This: The Best of Kenny Lattimore (1995-98, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  26. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes (1972, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  27. Hello: The Best of Lee Michaels (1968-72, Shout Factory) [B+]
  28. Augustus Pablo: Rockers Meets King Tubbys in a Fire House (1980, Shanachie) [A]
  29. Putumayo Presents Nuevo Latino (Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  30. Putumayo Presents Women of Africa (Putumayo World Music) [B-]
  31. Putumayo Presents World Reggae (Putumayo World Music) [B]
  32. Get Yer Boots On: The Best of Slade (1971-84, Shout Factory) [B+]
  33. Introducing Sukke (2004, World Music Network) [B+]
  34. Art Tatum: The Best of the Complete Pablo Solo Masterpieces (1953-55, Pablo) [A]
  35. Introducing Vakoka (2004, World Music Network) [B+]
  36. Muddy Waters: I'm Ready (1977, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  37. Muddy Waters: King Bee (1980, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  38. Johnny Winter (1969, Columbia/Legacy) [B]

#12: May 2004

  1. Back to the Crossroads: The Roots of Robert Johnson (1926-36, Yazoo) [A]
  2. Cabaret Voltaire: Conform to Deform '82/'90: Archive (1982-90, Virgin, 3CD) [A-]
  3. Paul Desmond/Gerry Mulligan: Two of a Mind (1962, Bluebird) [A]
  4. Down in the Basement: Joe Bussard's Treasure Trove of Vintage 78s (1926-37, Old Hat) [A]
  5. From Small Things: The Best of Dave Edmunds (1970-2002, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  6. Duke Ellington: The Bubber Miley Era: 1924-1929 (1924-29, Jazz Legends) [A+]
  7. Duke Ellington's Far East Suite (1966, Bluebird) [A+]
  8. Michael Jackson: Number Ones (1979-2001, Epic) [A-]
  9. The Essential Simon & Garfunkel (1964-75, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B-]
  10. Candi Staton (1969-73, Honest Jons) [A]

  11. All That Jive: Jazz Classics With a Swinging Sense of Humor (1945-53, Savoy Jazz) [B]
  12. The Blues Series Sampler: The Shape of Jazz to Come (2002-03, Thirsty Ear) [A-]
  13. Love & Rapture: The Best of Peabo Bryson (1990-94, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  14. Benny Carter: Sax a la Carter (1960, Capitol Jazz) [A-]
  15. The Chemical Brothers: Singles 93-03 (1993-2003, Astralwerks, 2CD) [B+]
  16. Classic Old-Time Music: From Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (1958-85, Smithsonian/Folkways) [B+]
  17. Lizzy Mercier Descloux: Press Color (1979, ZE) [B+]
  18. Lizzy Mercier Descloux: Mambo Nassau (1981-82, ZE) [B]
  19. Bob Dylan: Live 1964: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 6 (1964, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  20. Earth, Wind & Fire: I Am (1979, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  21. The Best of Marianne Faithfull (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) (1979-95, Island) [B+]
  22. First Steps: First Recordings From the Creators of Modern Jazz (1944-53, Savoy Jazz) [A-]
  23. Grant Green: Goin' West (1962, Blue Note) [B+]
  24. The Holy Modal Rounders: Bird Song: Live 1971 (1971, Water) [B+]
  25. Freddie Hubbard: Ready for Freddie (1962, Blue Note) [A-]
  26. The Best of Grace Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) (1977-82, Island) [A-]
  27. The Essential Cyndi Lauper (1983-96, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  28. Little Richard: Get Down With It: The Okeh Sessions (1966, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  29. Thelonious Monk: Monk (1964-65, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  30. Thelonious Monk: Monk in Paris: Live at the Olympia (1965, Hyena) [A-]
  31. Duke Pearson: Sweet Honey Bee (1966, Blue Note) [B+]
  32. Pop Will Eat Itself: Box Frenzy (1987-88, Sanctuary/Castle) [B]
  33. The Pop-O-Pies: Pop-O-Anthology (1984-93, www.pop-o-pies.com) [B]
  34. Porky's Revenge (1985, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  35. Putumayo Presents Brazilian Groove (1997-2003, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  36. Putumayo Presents French Café (Putumayo World Music) [B]
  37. Putumayo Presents Sahara Lounge (Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  38. Rockpile: Seconds of Pleasure (1980, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  39. Was (Not Was): Out Come the Freaks (1981-83, ZE) [B]
  40. Was (Not Was): (The Woodwork) Squeaks (1980-83, ZE) [B+]

#11: April 2004

  1. The Beatles: Let It Be . . . Naked (1970, Apple/Capitol) [B+]
  2. Danger Mouse Presents: The Grey Album (2004, bootleg) [B+]
  3. Kid Creole and the Coconuts: Off the Coast of Me (1980, Rainman) [A-]
  4. Mutant Disco: A Subtle Dislocation of the Norm (1978-82, ZE, 2CD) [A-]
  5. N.Y No Wave: The Ultimate East Village 80's Soundtrack (1978-80, ZE) [B+]
  6. Ultimate Dolly Parton (1970-88, RCA Nashville/BMG Heritage) [B]
  7. Elvis Presley: Close Up (1957-72, RCA/BMG Heritage, 4CD) [B]
  8. Sam Rivers: Fuchsia Swing Song (1964, Blue Note) [A]
  9. Nina Simone: Anthology (1957-93, RCA/BMG Heritage, 2CD) [A-]
  10. Soul Eyes: The Mal Waldron Memorial Album (1957-62, Prestige) [A-]

  11. Gato Barbieri: Bolivia / Under Fire (1971-73, Bluebird) [A-]
  12. The Jaki Byard Quartet With Joe Farrell: The Last From Lennie's (1965, Prestige) [A-]
  13. The Essential Bing Crosby: The Columbia Years (1931-34, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  14. Bill Evans: Getting Sentimental (1978, Milestone) [A-]
  15. The Gil Evans Orcheatra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix (1974-75, Bluebird) [B+]
  16. The Bud Freeman All-Star Swing Sessions (1935-62, Prestige) [B+]
  17. Al Grey: Snap Your Fingers (1962, Verve) [B]
  18. J.J. Johnson: J.J.'s Broadway (1963, Verve) [B-]
  19. Kid Creole and the Coconuts: Too Cool to Conga! (2001, Rainman) [B+]
  20. Hank Mobley: The Flip (1969, Blue Note) [B+]
  21. Lee Morgan: Sonic Boom (1967-69, Blue Note) [B+]
  22. David Murray Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard (1995, 411 Records) [B+]
  23. Music From the Yiddish Radio Project (1923-52, Shanachie) [B+]
  24. Dolly Parton: RCA Country Legends (1967-84, RCA/BMG Heritage) [B+]
  25. Bud Powell: Parisian Thoroughfares (1957-61, Pablo) [A-]
  26. The Amazing Bud Powell: The Scene Changes (1958, Blue Note) [A-]
  27. Elvis Presley: 2nd to None (1954-76, RCA) [A-]
  28. The Rough Guide to the Music of the Indian Ocean (World Music Network) [B+]
  29. The Rough Guide to the Music of Pakistan (World Music Network) [B]
  30. The Essential Frank Sinatra: The Columbia Years (1944-52, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  31. The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer (1975-2003, UTV/Mercury) [A-]
  32. Tanz! With Dave Tarras and the Musiker Brothers (1955, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  33. Peter Ustinov: The Grand Prix of Gibraltar! (1958, Riverside) [B+]
  34. Larry Young: Mother Ship (1969, Blue Note) [B+]

#10: February 2004

  1. The Best There Ever Was (1927-35, Yazoo) [A]
  2. Blues Story (1920-84, Shout! Factory, 2CD) [A]
  3. Big Bill Broonzy: The Essential (1930-42, Classic Blues, 2CD) [A]
  4. Dr. John: All By Hisself: Live at the Lonestar (1986, Skinji Brim/Hyena) [A-]
  5. B.B. King: Blues Kingpins (1951-62, Virgin/The Right Stuff) [A]
  6. Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Furry Lewis (1927-70, Shout! Factory) [A-]
  7. Memphis Minnie: Me and My Chauffeur (1929-44, Proper, 2CD) [A-]
  8. The Johnny Otis Show: Cold Shot/Snatch and the Poontangs (1969, Ace) [A-]
  9. Putumayo Presents American Blues (1972-2002, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  10. Ike Turner: Blues Kingpins (1952-61, Capitol/The Right Stuff) [B+]
  11. Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson With the Cannonball Adderley Quintet: Cleanhead & Cannonball (1961-62, Milestone) [A-]
  12. Sonny Boy Williamson: When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 8: Blue Bird Blues (1937-47, Bluebird) [A-]

  13. Ida Cox: The Essential (1923-40, Classic Blues, 2CD) [B+]
  14. Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup: When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 7: Rock Me Mama (1941-54, Bluebird) [B+]
  15. The Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Reverend Gary Davis (1935-71, Shout! Factory) [A-]
  16. Fats Domino: Blues Kingpins (1949-55, Capitol/The Right Stuff) [B]
  17. John Lee Hooker: Blues Kingpins (1948-55, Virgin/The Right Stuff) [A-]
  18. Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 2 (1927-38, Yazoo) [A-]
  19. Lightnin' Hopkins: Blues Kingpins (1946-54, Virgin/The Right Stuff) [A-]
  20. Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Son House (1930-65, Shout! Factory) [B+]
  21. Elmore James: Blues Kingpins (1952-55, Virgin/The Right Stuff) [A-]
  22. Elmore James: Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions (1959-61, Buddha) [A]
  23. Skip James: Rare and Unreleased Studio Sessions (1967, Vanguard) [B+]
  24. Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Skip James (1930-68, Shout! Factory) [B+]
  25. Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Mississippi Fred McDowell (1960-71, Shout! Factory) [A-]
  26. Blind Willie McTell: When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 9: Statesboro Blues (1927-32, Bluebird) [B+]
  27. Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Ma Rainey (1923-28, Shout! Factory) [A-]
  28. Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee: Sportin' Life Blues (1940-52, Proper, 2CD) [B+]

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