Muddy Waters at Newport 1960

Somewhat entertaining, probably won’t be back to it

Did enjoy got my mojo back

3

This is so good I can’t believe it’s a live album that was recorded live in 1960…and outside too. I mean the sound is amazing. Muddy is an all timer in popular music. Arguably the top dog of blues. This shows why.

"The album was an important influence on the emerging younger white blues scenes"? What if I don't like those either?

The Good: Fucking Muddy Waters!
The Bad: That it’s a live album…
The Ugly: … I don’t know… this list?

It was a nice listen.
However, listening to the blues is something one does while drinking a drink, maybe smoking a smoke, or having a little entrez-nous with a special someone.

I was doing neither of the above while listening to this album, and though I have great appreciation for the OG blues men… this album just didn’t do it for me.

3*

Not my vibe in jazz, although I like the Sunday music.

This really captures a time huh. There's an original Langston Hughes poem here, a bluesman supergroup, and an utterly compelling Muddy Waters leading the way. Looking into this performance, it seems like it barely happened at all. And this really does archive a kind of "let's go where the wind takes us" energy. Like a lot of live recordings from around this time, I find this more compelling as a document of an incredible performance than I do as a collection of songs, although the songs *are* good. There's a formidable collection of blues standards here, that Muddy Waters rips though with charisma and power. Although, from a listening perspective, I do prefer the other Muddy Waters album on the list. But this definitely does justify it's place.

(Quick side note: it's worth mentioning that there is a compelling argument that this is one of the most influential albums, *EVER*, this was one of the most vital bridges from blues to the next wave of rock music)

The album that launched a thousand blues white boys.

This album is basically straight blues. It is the pure blues sound distilled into one live album. Passionate love songs, twangy guitars, and fast-paced piano give this genre it's distinctive sound. Roughly all of the country and rock from about 1965 onward to 1977 was influenced by this album and Muddy Waters to some degree. That makes this album a classic. Yet, for all its influence, it's not hugely interesting to listen to. Most of the songs, while good, sound nearly identical to each other. I understand why this album is good, and it is a great blues album, but it's tied to the blues and therefore beholden to the flaws of that genre. Time has kind of passed this album by in respect to its ability to keep the listener engaged.

Really good! Deep enough sound to be moving yet still something you could easily put on.

stvarno solidan bluz

Not much into blues, but this is a great album

only occasionally got my mojo workin'

You cant beat a blues harmonica and this delivers from the first track. This is just good old fashioned blues with tracks like ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’ showing the art off to its finest. The mix of instrumentation is just a joy.
‘Tiger In Your Tank’ is an upbeat burst of energy. Yes a lot of the lyrics are Muddy repeating the title over and over, but it is still fun.

‘I’ve Got My Mojo Working’ is a great track that definitely gets your feet tapping. Not sure we really need it reprised though.

Overall i dont think this is a great album, but it’s still highly enjoyable and a good example of the music that went on to influence so many thst came after it.

I enjoyed this quite a lot. At one point I was even making a cup of tea, bobbing and swaying to the rhythm in the kitchen. It did help the I really like a different cover of I've Got My Mojo Working by Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, although to be fair, despite the fact I love that song, I didn't really need to hear it twice in a row - that was a bizarre choice.

We've had a few live albums now, and I think I'm still standing by the opinion that I'd rather hear a studio version of the same songs than a live one on a project like this. That being said, these are some skilled musicians and the live setting shows that off.

Extremely pleasant music to tap your foot to that I want to give 3.5, but I am going to round up as I like it more than a 3

4/5

One live album that definitely merits its inclusion. My favorite of his is however, Electric Mud which I feel is one of the most important records of the genre.

8/10 [KEEP]

I’m no blues expert, but I know Muddy Waters was one of the greats. I liked this album well enough, though it didn’t get me particularly excited. Off of a pure listening experience, I’d give it 3.5, but I’m rounding up given the clear influence this had on so many of my favorite artists from the 70s.

Just outstanding. The live recording, the staples, the remakes, the artistry. Amazing artist in his prime. Worth seeking out and listening to more than once. 4+

Anyone not giving this a 5 doesn't deserve music.

By the time Muddy and the band hit Tiger in Your Tank they are smoking hot and cooking. Then they going into Mojo Working and you can hear the crowd go wild.

You should too.

Muddy Waters carries such immense authority and charisma that it’s easy to see why he’s considered the grand master of Chicago Blues. From the moment the set starts, the energy is electric and raw, with the band slowly turning up the heat until the crowd is absolutely buzzing. It’s a bonafide classic that meets you exactly where you are, delivering a masterclass in Electric Blues that leaves no doubt about Muddy Waters massive, legendary footprint on music history.

Still not a fan of live albums.