Country Blues
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| Country Blues | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | February 16 & 26, 1959 | |||
| Studio | Houston, TX | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Length | 42:07 | |||
| Label | Tradition TLP 1035 | |||
| Producer | Mack McCormick | |||
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Country Blues is an album by the blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins, recorded in 1959 and released on the Tradition label.[1][2][3][4]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [6] |
AllMusic reviewer Cub Koda stated: "In 1959, armed with nothing more than a single microphone mono tape recorder, folklorist Mack McCormick recorded Hopkins in an informal setting in hopes of catching some rough-edged performances that he felt were lacking from the bluesman's then-recent studio efforts. That he succeeded mightily is evidenced in this 15-song collection, almost casual in the way Lightnin' tosses off themes, lyrics, and emotion in a most cavalier fashion. ... here is Lightnin' truly in his element, playing for his friends and his own enjoyment, minus the commercial overlay of the times or the imposed 'folk blues' posturing of his later acoustic recordings. Not the place to start, but a real good place to visit along the way".[5] The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings awarded the album 3 stars, calling it a "satisfying example of Lightnin' in a private setting" and noting "the recording lends warmth to both voice and acoustic guitar".[6]