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Track List:
1. Parthenogenesis
2. Marie Laveau
3. Mi Hiaitla
4. Down In The Gutter But Free
5. Skat
6. Terraplane Blues
7. Hill Stomp
8. Don't Care What You Tell Me
9. Caterpillar Crawl
10. Hucklebuck
11. JJ Jump
12. Gorgo Boogie
13. Junior's Shuffle
14. Mambo Tango
15. Blues After Hours
REVIEW:
This record is an explosive compilation of instrumental classics spanning the first 30 years of Canned Heat’s musical legacy. Drummer and Producer Fito de la Parra takes the listener on a Blues voyage into the human subconscious, starting with the group’s early years and the mystical 20-minute "Parthenogenesis".
The late Bob "The Bear" Hite, Henry Vestine, and Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson are in prime form for remastered versions of "Marie Laveau" by Henry Vestine, "Terraplane Blues" by Robert Johnson, and "Don’t Care What You Tell Me" featuring Charles Lloyd. Junior Watson and Robert Lucas contribute equally amazing tracks, despite totally juxtapositional styles. Watson performs the "JJ Jump" as a straight-ahead rhythmic jump-blues tune played on a Fender Strat with his fingers, backed by Larry Taylor on doghouse bass and James T on harmonica. "Gorgo Boogie" is played alone by Lucas in open G with flamenco hand-picks and Fito on drums. This record showcases the musicianship of the groups numerous lineups, and displays the prowess and diversity of styles the musicians explore within the framework of the Blues.
1. Parthenogenesis
2. Marie Laveau
3. Mi Hiaitla
4. Down In The Gutter But Free
5. Skat
6. Terraplane Blues
7. Hill Stomp
8. Don't Care What You Tell Me
9. Caterpillar Crawl
10. Hucklebuck
11. JJ Jump
12. Gorgo Boogie
13. Junior's Shuffle
14. Mambo Tango
15. Blues After Hours
REVIEW:
This record is an explosive compilation of instrumental classics spanning the first 30 years of Canned Heat’s musical legacy. Drummer and Producer Fito de la Parra takes the listener on a Blues voyage into the human subconscious, starting with the group’s early years and the mystical 20-minute "Parthenogenesis".
The late Bob "The Bear" Hite, Henry Vestine, and Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson are in prime form for remastered versions of "Marie Laveau" by Henry Vestine, "Terraplane Blues" by Robert Johnson, and "Don’t Care What You Tell Me" featuring Charles Lloyd. Junior Watson and Robert Lucas contribute equally amazing tracks, despite totally juxtapositional styles. Watson performs the "JJ Jump" as a straight-ahead rhythmic jump-blues tune played on a Fender Strat with his fingers, backed by Larry Taylor on doghouse bass and James T on harmonica. "Gorgo Boogie" is played alone by Lucas in open G with flamenco hand-picks and Fito on drums. This record showcases the musicianship of the groups numerous lineups, and displays the prowess and diversity of styles the musicians explore within the framework of the Blues.
