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1	The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James (1994) more music like this by Skip James The Complete Early Recordings CD showcases a true guitar virtuoso who was no slouch on the piano either. His break on "Illinois Blues" is almost off-putting in the nonchalance with which he twists the notes around, and "How Long 'Buck'" features him giving forth some funky piano in an almost playful manner. This is a remastered edition of an ... see all copies from $15.98! new only from $15.98!
2	Hard Time Killin' Floor (2005) more music like this by Skip James Hard Time Killin' Floor isn't the first Skip James collection, and one could bet it will not be the last. But Hard Time Killin' Floor makes a pretty good argument for itself: the hour-and-six-minute album holds all of James' early work, and it's been remastered. James' soulful vocal style, like Robert Johnson's, has often been noted, but his quick ... see all copies from $16.21! new only from $16.21!
3	Today! (1964) more music like this by Skip James The 12 sides that comprise Today! are among the best James would record after his rediscovery in the '60s. His playing may be a bit less intricate than that captured on his legendary 78s from the '30s, but his unique falsetto sounds no less troubled or haunting than before on this album's definitive performances of "Hard Times Killing Floor Blues, ... see all copies from $12.09! new only from $12.09!
4	Hard Time Killing Floor Blues (2003) more music like this by Skip James Hard Time Killing Floor Blues was the first session Skip James recorded following his rediscovery by John Fahey and Henry Vestine in the mid-'60s. Though he had not played the blues for more than 20 years, his skills were largely undiminished, and he turns in a fantastic set here. James was the pinnacle of the Bentonia (Mississippi) sound, which ... see all copies from $12.69! new only from $12.69!
5	The Great Blues Men (1972) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $12.00! new only from $14.42!
6	O Brother: The Story Continues (2002) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $15.37! new only from $15.37!
7	Vanguard Visionaries (2007) more music like this by Skip James see all copies from $9.87! new only from $9.87!
8	Vanguard Blues Sampler (1996) more music like this by Various Artists A dozen-plus-one tracks drawn from Vanguard Records' '60s-era rediscovery blues catalog, this sampler is OK as far as it goes, but it isn't anything special, save for Skip James' delicate version of his "I'm So Glad," Mississippi John Hurt's gentle and mellow take on "Corrina, Corrina," and Otis Spann's piano workout on "Spann's Stomp." Steve ... see all copies from $13.38! new only from $13.38!
9	Three Shades of Blues (1989) more music like this by Bukka White/Skip James/Blind Wille McTell Three Shades of Blues comprises a selection of tracks cut by Bukka White, Skip James, and Blind Willie McTell, all recorded during different eras. James's tracks were made in 1964, the first he cut since 1931. James fares the worst -- he sounds unsure of himself and several of the songs are painful to listen to. The five White tracks were recorded ... see all copies from $10.72! new only from $10.72!
10	The Great Bluesmen at Newport '59 (1976) more music like this by Various Artists This two-LP, single-CD compilation offers up 21 songs recorded live between 1959 and 1965 at the Newport Folk Festival. This is a killer selection of cuts by rediscovered '30s blues legends, many rising to the occasion to perform in front of thousands of people at once. A lot of comebacks and late-in-life careers were sparked by the performances ... see all copies from $14.42! new only from $14.42!
11 view cover	Studio Sessions: Rare and Unreleased (2003) more music like this by Skip James All of these 19 songs, not released until 2003, come from a 1967 recording session. That might make it the last studio work Skip James did before his death in 1969, although the liner notes, frustratingly, offer virtually no specific details about the session and why it wasn't released for 35 years. This wouldn't rate among James' better ... see all copies from $14.42! new only from $14.42!
12 view cover	Devil Got My Woman (1968) more music like this by Skip James Skip James made his original reputation with 17 recordings that he cut during February 1931, when he was 28. Although fluent on both the guitar and (to a lesser extent) the piano, James was most notable for his storytelling lyrics, his haunting high-pitched voice, and his distinctive interpretations of the Delta blues. James was rediscovered 33 ... see all copies from $12.99! new only from $12.99!
13 view cover	Blues at Newport (1991) more music like this by Various Artists Blues at Newport -- Newport Folk Festival 1959-64 offers fine performances by John Hurt, Skip James, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Wilkins, and others. Mark A. Humphrey, All Music Guide see all copies from $15.23! new only from $15.23!
14 view cover	The Rough Guide to Delta Blues (2002) more music like this by Various Artists A fantastic compilation that really does span the length of Mississippi Delta blues, from the early days of the Mississippi Sheiks and Charley Patton (with the classic "High Water Everywhere Part One") through to the modern but equally rooted sounds of Asie Payton, R.L. Burnside, and the late Junior Kimbrough. And it's every bit as thorough in ... see all copies from $13.50! new only from $13.50!
15 view cover	I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow (2002) more music like this by Various Artists Though it was obviously released simply to capitalize on the resurgence of interest in old-timey music occasioned by the success of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the 20-track collection I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow is an amazing, practically faultless compilation. Virtually every song here is a classic, whether for fans of old-timey, country, early ... see all copies from $5.23! new only from $10.95!
16 view cover	Blues from the Delta (1998) more music like this by Skip James Drawing 18 tracks from Skip James' rediscovery recordings made on Vanguard Records -- Today! and Devil Got My Woman, plus two previously unreleased tracks -- Blues From the Delta is over 75 minutes of the best tracks James ever recorded. Where the definitive cuts of many of these songs haven't been preserved by modern technology without ... see all copies from $15.23! new only from $15.23!
17 view cover	Route 50: Driving New Roots for Fifty Years (2000) more music like this by Various Artists This 50th anniversary sampler ("sampler," not "best-of" or something like that, is the term used on the sleeve) commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Vanguard label. Vanguard has recorded some important music, particularly in the folk, blues, and folk-rock fields in the 1960s. This is not the best way to get acquainted with its catalog, due ... see all copies from $12.70! new only from $12.70!
18 view cover	She Lyin' (1964) more music like this by Skip James By the time James had been rediscovered in the 1960s, he was still capable of playing entrancing, dynamic music, but was much less consistent and not as striking a vocalist. It was a testimony to his greatness that he still managed to make compelling records, and he was among the best storytellers and dramatic singers in the traditional realm. ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $22.04!
19 view cover	Roots of Robert Johnson (1990) more music like this by Various Artists Robert Johnson's small body of recordings have become almost larger than life. Many novice listeners probably think the Delta blues began and ended with him. This 14-song collection traces the origins of Johnson's music, uncovering the roots of his tormented, anguished lyrics, and the origins of his wildly influential guitar style. Some of the ... see all copies from $7.95!
20 view cover	As Good As It Gets: Country Blues (2000) more music like this by Various Artists For the most part, the Disky label's As Good As It Gets series lives up to its title, dividing early influential musical genres (gospel, cajun, hillbilly, jazz, etc.) into budget-priced two-disc samplers. As Good As It Gets: Country Blues includes 52 original classic performances from the likes of Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie McTell, Memphis ... see all copies from $16.41! new only from $24.49!
21 view cover	Piano Blues: The Essential (2001) more music like this by Various Artists Although blues is often thought of as a predominately guitar-based genre (thanks largely to the early record labels that seemed to prefer recording solo guitarists), the piano has had a large part in its development. The polyrhythmic possibility of blues patterns was easier to accomplish on piano, and indeed, many guitarists found that adapting ... see all copies from $32.00!
22 view cover	Hard Time: Best of Skip James (2003) more music like this by Skip James Skip James' fame rested initially on a handful of 78's recorded in 1931, and with his eerie falsetto and odd guitar tunings, not to mention his utterly unique piano style, he was that rarest of bluesmen, a maverick performer with a completely original and singular approach to the blues. His rediscovery in the 1960s, with all his skills still ... see all copies from $16.22! new only from $16.22!
23 view cover	Illinois Blues (2004) more music like this by Skip James see all copies from $18.24! new only from $18.24!
24 view cover	Vanguard Collector's Edition (1997) more music like this by Various Artists This four-CD set isn't quite as comprehensive as it might have been. All of the major bases are covered, from Paul Robeson, the Weavers, and Count Basie to Alison Brown and John McEuen, and even Circus Maximus ("Oops -- I Can Dance") is here, with cuts by the Frost ("Sweet Lady Love") and the Third Power ("Gettin' Together"). But there's no Sandy ... see all copies from $30.00! new only from $30.00!
25 view cover	Paramount Piano Blues, Vol. 2 (1927-1932) (1994) more music like this by Various Artists An excellent set of early piano blues on this famous label from the late '20s and early '30s. This 20 track set rounds up classic performances off of ultra rare 78s from Meade Lux Lewis, Barrel House Welch, James Wiggins and Blind Leroy Garnett, Charley Taylor, Louise Johnson, Jabo Williams, and guitarist Skip James. This set sports an almost ... see all copies from $13.53! new only from $13.53!

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