Skip James – Today!
- Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series
- LP Vinyl
RELEASE DATE: 7/26/2024
DESCRIPTION
Today! Is Skip James’ second album, originally released in 1966. The album features James solo on all but one track, “How Long,” which includes Russ Savakus on bass. This 180-gram LP pressed at QRP includes an obi with notes by Scott Billington, a paper-wrapped jacket and (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. AllMusic asserts, “wonderful vocals, superb guitar and a couple of tunes with tasty piano make this essential.”
TRACKLIST
Side One:
Hard Time Killing Floor Blues
Crow Jane
Washington D.C. Hospital Center Blues
Special Rider Blues
Drunken Spree
Cherryball
Side Two:
How Long (with Russ Savakus, bass)
All Night Long
Cypress Grove
Look Down the Road
My Gal
I’m So Glad
LABEL: Craft Recordings
UPC: 888072578814
