At The Gate Of Horn was originally released in 1959 on Vee-Jay Records. It expertly showcases the songwriting prowess of the prolific blues pianist and singer, from blues ballads to upbeat numbers.
If details of Robert Johnson’s life are shadowy, there is nothing at all indistinct about his music, which is full of the most elemental power imaginable.
Assembled less than a year after his passing, The Real Folk Blues is an essential overview of Sonny Boy Williamson II's brief but incendiary career as a frontman for the Chess family of labels.
Produced with Mark Ralph, this album showcases Franz at their most immediate, upbeat and life-affirming, unashamedly going for the pop-jugular in classic Franz style.
Track A recorded at Earthling Studios in San Diego, CA.
Track B is from the Graciasland sessions, recorded at Earle Mankey's Jungle Room in 1000 Oaks, CA, presented here as a "karaoke mix" (lead vocals removed).
A 1964 horror rock classic from the king of the genre, Gary Paxton! Gary was the producer behind the all-time Halloween hit "Monster Mash". Orange and black pumpkin splatter pressing!