Music Review

American Primitive Vol. II (2005)

Various Artists
Reviewed by Michael Endelman | Dec 05, 2005
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Release Date: Oct 04, 2005; Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Blues

American Primitive Vol. II, a beautifully packaged two-CD comp, sheds light on forgotten blues moaners, gospel shouters, and even kazoo blowers from before WWII. The sound quality is spotty, but the raw emotion comes through bright and clear.

Originally posted Dec 02, 2005 Published in issue #853 Dec 09, 2005 Order article reprints

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