Tim Richards

Jealous is an album that represents a comeback after a self-imposed 8-year layoff. Self-produced, the album landed a nomination for a Grammy and other awards for the bluesman. It begins with the excellent “Jealous,” which is punctuated with a horn accompaniment, a little different for Mr Hooker. It’s followed by the “Ninety Days” demand to a woman to return home or it’s all over. Blues, he sang. He kept the blues elevated to an artistic level, true to its Delta roots yet electric and influential. Jealous is an album that embodies that blues perfection in its 10 songs that includes a reprise of “Ninety Days” at the end of the album.

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