Canned Heat - Future Blues

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Psychedelic blues !

I own this cherished album on LP as well as several more from the time when Alan Wilson reigned .
This is probably my favorite Canned Heat album - as one reviewer said , despite the absence of Vestine , this album is still awesome. I beg to differ - in my opinion, it is BECAUSE of the presence of Harvey Mandel , who replaced Henry Vestine in this album , that this album is so special .

Harvey 's guitar is amazing and distinctive and , I think , superior to Vestine's playing . He brings something extra to this album with his amazing guitar . He is especially good on London Blues( great guitar solo here if you are a Harvey fan ) , So Sad and Future Blues .

This album also has some of Alan Wilson's final recordings, including the prophetic, " My Time Ain't long" - Alan died at age 27 . Wilson also shines on "SKAT" which is a boogie skat tune with a unique flavor , reminiscent of music several decades earlier , with a horn and piano arrangement by Dr. John.
"London Blues" again features Dr. John and the vocals are hautingly performed by Alan Wilson.

Bob Hite shouts with the best of them with his anthem song " Let's Work Together" .

In short, this is a must for collectors of Canned Heat , especially those who like myself prefer the Woodstock lineup, i.e., Bob Hite, Alan Wilson, Harvey Mandel , Larry Taylor and DelaParra.
October 15, 2007

a partir de aca el futuro no seria el mismo....................

desde el rural SUGAR BEE pasando por arriba a charlie patton, jimmy rodgers y demas, no podes parar de escuchar....obra estupenda que quizas marca el punto mas alto de canned heat...despues vendran esfuerzos loables aunque no tan inolvidables como este..ademas todavia se escucha el gorjeo nostalgico de alan wilson.... October 27, 2006

forgotten classic

Here is an overlooked album by an overlooked band. This was recorded in the late sixties and still sounds vital today. Despite the absence of ace guitar player Henry Vestine this record still demonstrates all the strengths of Canned Heat. Harvey Mandel,no slouch himself, steps in for Vestine and carries the day. In fact,I could not imagine anyone else on " lets stick together " In addition to that, this contains some of Alan Wilsons' last recordings,including the prophetic " my time ain't long ". For anyone interested in the blues and 60,s American blues this and any early Canned Heat album should be in their collection.
' March 21, 2004

forgotten classic

Here is another terrific record by a much overlooked band. Despite the absence of ace guitar player Henry Vestine, Harvey Mandel,no slouch himself, steps in and does a wonderful job. Though his guitar sound is very different from Vestines,he fits in seamlessly with the band. In fact, I could not imagine anyone else on " Lets stick together." The rest of the band is in fine form and this record contains some of Alan Wilsons' last recordings, including the prophetic " My time ain't long ". If you are the least bit interested in blues and late 60,s American blues, than this and most any early Canned Heat album should be in your collection. March 21, 2004

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