Tag Archives: Robert Johnson

Like the rest of the Bootleg anthologies, this one isn’t intended to be anything like a best-of collection. Instead, it aims to dig beneath the surface and hold a magnifying glass to Dylan’s creative process.

By any means, 'Shade' is an impressive achievement that few bands 30 years into their career can ever hope to achieve. It may not replace their classic releases, but it absolutely belongs right next to them.

Earle and his longtime band delve into many corners of the blues and find gold in every one.

I never thought of it before, but The Claire Lynch Band did: Could any instrument be a better choice to power "Jingle Bells" than the banjo?

Little G Weevil provides great old-style blues with original songs done with acoustic instruments.

Love in Vain is a brilliant evocation of the dark, dangerous world of Robert Johnson and other early blues musicians.

One of the last of the Delta Bluesmen passes away at age 96.

Robert Plant has moved on.

The finest Robert Johnson collection to date.

Excellent collection of Albert's electric blues.