Magic Slim And The Teardrops 44 Blues

Magic Slim and the Teardrops - Gravel Road (1990) [Vinyl Rip 16/44 & mp3-320 + DVD] Re-up

Magic Slim and the Teardrops - Gravel Road (1990)
Vinyl Rip 16/44 | Flac(Image + Cue) > 255 Mb
MP3 CBR 320Kbps > 84 Mb | Artwork(jpg) > 2.35 Mb
DVD-5: NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR | LPCM, 2 ch, 24 bit, 96 kHz > 1.51 Gb
Blind Pig Records, BPLP 3690 | Blues

Another solid Slim set with an additional emphasis on the considerable contributions of second guitarist John Primer, who handles vocals on three cuts (including covers of Otis Redding's "Hard to Handle" and Eugene Church's "Pretty Girls Everywhere"). This was a particularly potent edition of Teardrops, pounding through Slim's own title cut and "Please Don't Waste My Time" and Albert King's shuffling "Cold Women with Warm Hearts" with barroom bravado.

Magic Slim And The Teardrops - Scufflin' (1996)  Music

Posted by Designol at March 24, 2023
Magic Slim And The Teardrops - Scufflin' (1996)

Magic Slim And The Teardrops - Scufflin' (1996)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 286 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 100 Mb | Scans included
Modern Electric Blues, Chicago Blues | Label: Blind Pig | # BPCD5036 | 00:40:53

One of the more imposing figures on modern blues scene, guitarist-singer Magic Slim serves up raw, passionate Chicago-style blues with his band The Teardrops on Scufflin’ (Blind Pig 5036; 40:53). Raucous, good-time romps like “Hole In The Wall,” Jimmy Reed’s “Down In Virginia” and Slim’s shuffle “Just Before You Go” sound like just another Saturday night at Florence’s on the South Side. And Slim imbues each tune with nasty licks from his trusty Fender Jazzmaster. Sloppy but powerfully intense, like the spirits of Albert King and Hound Dog Taylor mingling at a juke joint jam.

Magic Slim And The Teardrops - Raising The Bar (2010)  Music

Posted by Designol at Aug. 1, 2022
Magic Slim And The Teardrops - Raising The Bar (2010)

Magic Slim And The Teardrops - Raising The Bar (2010)
EAC | WV | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 322 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 140 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Modern Electric Blues | Label: Blind Pig | # BPCD 5136 | Time: 00:44:47

If any single thing could be said about Magic Slim & The Teardrops, the watchword that prevails is consistency. Over eight CDs on the German Wolf label and the same total for Blind Pig Records – compilations notwithstanding – this group not only delivers time and time again with their electric contemporary urban blues, but continually reminds us of the forefathers that preceded them in making Chicago a focal point for this music. From classics by Elmore James, Roosevelt Sykes, Robert Nighthawk, J.B. Hutto, Clay Hammond, and Little Milton, Slim and the band put their foot to the wood and never let up on the gas, steaming through these classic blues songs with a rock & roll attitude. Three originals by Slim also reflect the same no-nonsense posture, but add updated, doubting Thomas inquiries, as on the shuffle rocker "Do You Mean It?," "Shame," and the sly Chi-Town blues of "Treat Me the Way You Do." While the smart, well-chosen material is the key to their success, it's how they play with utter confidence, energy, passion, and drive that sets this band apart from all others.

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Midnight Blues (2008)  Music

Posted by Designol at Nov. 16, 2023
Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Midnight Blues (2008)

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Midnight Blues (2008)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 324 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 117 Mb | Scans included
Modern Electric Blues, Chicago Blues | Label: Blind Pig | # BPCD 5125 | Time: 00:47:19

Chicago blues drips from the raw and gritty music of Magic Slim. His vocals are delivered like a champion boxer punches. His sharp, fast lead guitar notes are drenched in sweat. His rife rhythms rock like a ship that’s tossed about by a hellacious storm. His potent backing band – comprised of Jon McDonald (guitar), Danny O’Connor (bass), and David Simms (drums) – is more than capable of supporting the master. Together with Slim, they are considered to be one of the last real Chicago blues bands. Magic Slim doesn’t need to rely on guest stars in order to make a great CD. Still, eight confidant colleagues, including Otis Clay and Elvin Bishop, appear throughout the 47-minute disc. This is practically a 100% pure Chicago blues record. It was recorded in Chicago, it was produced by a Chicago blues artist, the cover photo and CD design were created by a Chicago graphic artist, most of the songs were written by Chicago artists, and the guests are all associated with Chicago.

Magic Slim And The Teardroprs - Snakebite (2000)  Music

Posted by popsakov at April 27, 2018
Magic Slim And The Teardroprs - Snakebite (2000)

Magic Slim And The Teardroprs - Snakebite (2000)
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 322 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 120 Mb
Scans Included (JPG, 300 dpi) | RAR 5% Recovery
Modern Electric Blues, Electric Chicago Blues | Blind Pig Records #BPCD 5060

Snakebite is the best and most cohesive Magic Slim album to date, where all the things he does best come together in one place. Expertly produced by Dick Shurman, this spotlights all the groove that makes Slim a bandstand favorite, with none of the rough edges that mar his other studio or live efforts. The songs are top-notch (seven of the 11 tunes here are Slim originals), and this version of the Teardrops – Nick Holt on bass, Allen Kirk on drums, and Michael Dotson on second guitar – lay a greasy pocket down behind their leader that fits perfectly. Slim's vocals are spot-on, and his guitar work is his most focused yet. A truly inspired session, this is the perfect introduction to Magic Slim.

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Black Tornado (1998)  Music

Posted by popsakov at May 10, 2023
Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Black Tornado (1998)

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Black Tornado (1998)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 332 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 121 Mb
Full Scans | 00:46:41 | RAR 5% Recovery
Modern Electric Blues, Chicago Blues | Blind Pig Records #BPCD 5046

Magic Slim has released a pile of albums, all of them true to his group's house-rocking credo. The idea this time around was to hook him up with producer Dick Shurman and get Slim to record tunes he hadn't committed to wax yet. With a tight version of the Teardrops aboard (the ubiquitous Nick Holt on bass and vocals, Michael Dotson on rhythm, Allen Kirk on drums, and Slim's son Shawn Holt making a guest appearance on "Young Man's Blues"), Slim turns in a solid effort here. But perhaps the biggest change this time around is the inclusion of four original tunes from Slim, big news for a combo that many consider to be the ultimate blues cover band. Counting Nick Holt's "Playin' with My Mind" and Shawn Holt's "Young Man's Blues," the original material is up to the 50-percent mark, making this their most adventuresome outing to date.
Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Pure Magic [Recorded 1992-1995] (2014)

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Pure Magic [Recorded 1992-1995] (2014)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 508 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 180 MB | Covers - 70 MB
Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Wolf Records (120.830 CD)

Wolf manager Hannes found 12 songs, which have never before been on CD or LP! These are live recordings from 1992-1995, when Magic Slim played together with John Primer, Nick Holt and Earl Howell! There are great Albert King covers and a wonderful version of "Since I met you, Baby".

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Blue Magic (2002) {Enhanced}  Music

Posted by popsakov at July 14, 2023
Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Blue Magic (2002) {Enhanced}

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Blue Magic (2002) {Enhanced}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 315 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 113 Mb
Data ~ 106 Mb | Full Scans ~ 98 Mb | 00:46:42 | RAR 5% Recovery
Chicago Blues, Electric Blues | Blind Pig Records #BPCD 5076

Magic Slim (Morris Holt) is best known for carrying on the Windy City tradition of back-to-the-basics blues bar bands, blasting out a quintessential sound that the music's legends would appreciate and that its newest fans can still enjoy. With Blue Magic, Holt and the Teardrops take a few steps outside their home turf for a New York City session with several surprises. Although most of the material is Holt's, the new album features several conspicuous exceptions, such as an intriguing attempt at country legend Merle Haggard's "I Started Loving You Again." But it's producer Popa Chubby's updating of the Bobby Rush gem "Chickenheads," popularized by Holt's fellow Chicago stalwart Mighty Joe Young, that is the most adventurous experiment. With the band sitting out, Popa Chubby takes over all the rhythm duties and adds sampled loops to the mix.

The Gordon Meier Blues Experience - Magic Kingdom (2017)  Music

Posted by Domestos at Nov. 5, 2017
The Gordon Meier Blues Experience - Magic Kingdom (2017)

The Gordon Meier Blues Experience - Magic Kingdom (2017)
WEB FLAC (tracks) ~ 386.44 Mb | 55:15 | Cover
Blues, Chicago Style | Country: New Jersey, USA | Label: The Gordon Meier Blues Experience

Every musician is a product of their influences. It would be dishonest for me to deny the influence of B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins and others however the two profound "game changers" were Freddie King and Magic Slim. A quote from B.B. or Muddy may come at any time in my performance, but the giants who take me to the gig and stand with me are Slim and Freddie.

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Bad Boy (2012)  Music

Posted by popsakov at Feb. 26, 2019
Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Bad Boy (2012)

Magic Slim & The Teardrops - Bad Boy (2012)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 292 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 107 Mb
Full Scans ~ 52 Mb | RAR 5% Recovery
Modern Electric Blues, Chicago Blues | DixieFrog #DFGCD 8728

Magic Slim turned 75 in 2012, but his growling vocals have the fire and brimstone of a Young Lion and his guitar playing is still as razor-sharp as it was when he turned pro in the '50s. Slim doesn't bring many modern touches to his music; he plays in the classic Chicago style that laid the foundation for today's rock and blues and that's just fine. With his backing Teardrops – Jon McDonald on guitar, Andre Howard on bass, and B.J. Jones on drums – he continues making first-class albums that sound like they were cut in 1955 and that's a good thing. Denise LaSalle's "Someone Else Is Steppin' In" gets a humorous reading with Howard singing a high lead vocal to complement Slim's growl, which often slips into a Howlin' Wolf-like growl.