Red Mud

Editorial Reviews
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This is King's sixth album and, unlike his previous releases, it is almost entirely acoustic. Chris is the son of famed Excello artist Tabby Thomas, and here the father joins the son for several cuts, including a fine duet called "Bus Station Blues" and a remake of Tabby's best known song, "Hoodoo Party." King's use of classical guitar on many of the numbers is fairly unique to blues, but with its plucky, snappy sound, it is a natural instrument for this kind of blues. Chris also uses a bit of "sampling" and other trendy effects and does it tastefully. His own songwriting reflects his eclectic background and tends to be introspective. There are also the obligatory Robert Johnson numbers ("Come in My Kitchen" and "Rambling on My Mind") and a pretty good rendition of Son House's stirring "Death Letter Blues." Overall, this is definitely an album for those of a more progressive bent. --Lars Gandil

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Red Mud

Red Mud

Red Mud Sessions
Average customer rating:

Wonderful, but try to get the original release

Red Mud Sessions
Chris Thomas King
Manufacturer: 21st Century Blues
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music
Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000AV47V2
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

Red Mud
If Itr Ain't One Thang, It's Two
Soon This Morning Blues
Come On In My Kitchen
I'm On Fire
Sinking Feeling
Alive
Dark Cloud
Rambling On My Mind
Wanna Die With A Smile On My Face
Death Letter Blues
Raining Angels

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, but try to get the original release.......2007-02-07

This recording appears to be identical to King's earlier recording, "Red Mud", which is his most traditional blues effort (and my favorite of his work). That earlier version would get a 5-star rating from me. This remastered one is, for some reason, missing two of the original tracks -- "Hoodoo Party" and "Bus Station Blues" (copyright issues?). Hence a 1-star penalty.

Average customer rating:

Chris Thomas King
Run..don't walk to buy it!
Chris Thomas King - rising young blues star
Acoustic Blues at its Best!
Primo Baton Rouge Blues-Innovative yet with the traditional

Red Mud
Chris Thomas King
Manufacturer: Black Top Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music

Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000AEC5
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

Red Mud
If It Ain't One Thang, It's Two
Soon This Morning Blues
Come On In My Kitchen
I'm On Fire
Sinking Feeling
Alive
Dark Cloud
Hoodoo Party
Rambling On My Mind
Wanna Die With A Smile On My Face
Death Letter Blues
Bus Station Blues
Raining Angels

Amazon.com

This is King's sixth album and, unlike his previous releases, it is almost entirely acoustic. Chris is the son of famed Excello artist Tabby Thomas, and here the father joins the son for several cuts, including a fine duet called "Bus Station Blues" and a remake of Tabby's best known song, "Hoodoo Party." King's use of classical guitar on many of the numbers is fairly unique to blues, but with its plucky, snappy sound, it is a natural instrument for this kind of blues. Chris also uses a bit of "sampling" and other trendy effects and does it tastefully. His own songwriting reflects his eclectic background and tends to be introspective. There are also the obligatory Robert Johnson numbers ("Come in My Kitchen" and "Rambling on My Mind") and a pretty good rendition of Son House's stirring "Death Letter Blues." Overall, this is definitely an album for those of a more progressive bent. --Lars Gandil

Customer Reviews:

Chris Thomas King.......2005-09-26

In a sense, despite cutting his first album at the age of 17, creating a somewhat unique rap/blues style, and traveling around the world, this CD is a new beginning for King. He displays a very handsome singing voice and great guitar playing (as expected), but fresh is the down-home, back-to-the-roots approach he gives to many of these tracks. IF IT AIN'T ONE THANG, IT'S TWO is a terrific tune done to perfection, funny and funky at the same time. A real surprise and treat is RAINING ANGELS, a beautiful ballad with wonderful lyrics and strings added. It's a great closing number to this very fine CD.

Run..don't walk to buy it!.......2002-01-31

Just discovered this CD in January, 2002 after buying and enjoying the artisit's latest album which I loved. "Red Mud" absolutely should have won a Grammy for best contemporary blues album in the year of its release. Need say more? I put Chris right up there with Keb Mo as the top two new bluesmen of the past decade.The title tune features great slidework and impasioned vocals, and I can't stop playing it. Chris' take on Son House's "Death Letter Blues" is another highlight.Buy this CD anywhere you can.

Chris Thomas King - rising young blues star.......2001-01-07

Red Mud the CD by Chris Thomas King demonstrates why he is a rising new star of the blues. Although he is neither young or new at thirty eight and having put in his apprenticeship touring with his father Tabby Thomas. During this time he certainly developed a good feel for the spirit of the blues and aptly demonstrates this on the cd. King is both a skillful guitarist and songwriter. On the cd of the fourteen songs, nine are originals. You can definitely feel the delta ooze on the title track of Red Mud. The cuts of his fathers songs Hoodoo Party and Bus Station Blues with vocals by Tabby Thomas are wonderful.

Acoustic Blues at its Best!.......1999-05-29

It took him six albums to finally produce one acoustic gem and here, Chris Thomas King has hit full stride. The CD is a stripped down performance without much accompaniment. The result is a thoughtful and delightful soul filled acoustic CD which should be in every blues collection. Best cuts are "Red Mud", "Come On In My Kitchen" and "Death Letter Blues".

Primo Baton Rouge Blues-Innovative yet with the traditional.......1998-11-17

Having been an avid fan of the Baton Rouge Blues scene for years, I find Chris Thomas King's mix of his new sounds with the more traditional classics of his father, Tabby Thomas, very enjoyable. This CD delivers everything promised in the local reviews. The guitar sound are great!