Friday, 16 March 2018

Blind Willie McTell - Atlanta Twelve String


Rating: 5/5

Review:
Brilliant stuff



This is an excellent compilation of some of Blind Willie McTell's most enjoyable recordings.  He was one of the great bluesmen, playing a mixture of blues, ragtime and other styles with a distinctive syncopated fingerstyle.  It's simply brilliant stuff which has influenced a lot of great guitarists including Chris Smither and Ralph McTell (who took his name in homage to Blind Willie).

The remastering is very good, so the sound quality is better than you might expect, with none of the original atmosphere lost.  There's not a lot more that need be said here; this is a true master playing at the top of his game and it's warmly recommended.

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