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Old School is Koko Taylor's first new album in seven years, and after a series of health issues that sidelined her for a while, it could be viewed as a comeback of sorts, but if so, there aren't any signs of rust here. She still belts out her trademark Chicago blues like she always has, sidestepping any 21st century recording tricks for a straightforward set that wouldn't sound out of place next to her classic Chess sides from the early '60s. It's also encouraging that she wrote nearly half the tunes here, while turning in solid covers of a pair of Willie Dixon songs ("Don't Go No Further" and "Young Fashioned Ways"), one by Magic Sam ("All Your Love") and a scorching performance of Lizzie Lawler's classic "Black Rat" that rivals Big Mama Thornton's version. A rendition of "Bad Rooster" is also top notch. Of the originals, the lead track, "Piece of Man," is the most impressive, setting the tone and feel for an album that clearly celebrates Taylor's unshakable Chicago blues roots. Old School isn't sleek, pretty, posed or polished, but is instead raw, ragged and as real as a biting winter wind off of Lake Michigan. Call it a comeback if you want, but this is the territory that Koko Taylor has lived in for nearly fifty years. She owns this stuff. Call it a continuance. This CD was nominated for a Grammy award in 2007 for Best Traditional Blues Album.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
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Taylor, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Voodoo Woman Music adm by Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Taylor, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Voodoo Woman Music adm by Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Lawler, Composer, Lyricist - Memphis Minnie Music, 2070 Kings Cross Lane, Cordova, TN 38016, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Thompson, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Monona Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Taylor, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Voodoo Woman Music adm by Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Taylor, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Voodoo Woman Music adm by Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
WILLIAMS, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Editions Black & Blue adm by Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Fleming, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Kight, Composer, Lyricist - Georgia Songbird Music, PO Box 13473, E. Dublin, GA 31027 & Richard Fleming Music, 4720 Abbay Dr., Nashville, TN 37211, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Dixon, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Hoochie Coochie Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Maghett, Composer, Lyricist - Conrad Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10017 & Leric Music C/o Bug Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Taylor, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Voodoo Woman Music adm by Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Dixon, Composer, Lyricist - Koko Taylor, MainArtist - Hoochie Coochie Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Album review
Old School is Koko Taylor's first new album in seven years, and after a series of health issues that sidelined her for a while, it could be viewed as a comeback of sorts, but if so, there aren't any signs of rust here. She still belts out her trademark Chicago blues like she always has, sidestepping any 21st century recording tricks for a straightforward set that wouldn't sound out of place next to her classic Chess sides from the early '60s. It's also encouraging that she wrote nearly half the tunes here, while turning in solid covers of a pair of Willie Dixon songs ("Don't Go No Further" and "Young Fashioned Ways"), one by Magic Sam ("All Your Love") and a scorching performance of Lizzie Lawler's classic "Black Rat" that rivals Big Mama Thornton's version. A rendition of "Bad Rooster" is also top notch. Of the originals, the lead track, "Piece of Man," is the most impressive, setting the tone and feel for an album that clearly celebrates Taylor's unshakable Chicago blues roots. Old School isn't sleek, pretty, posed or polished, but is instead raw, ragged and as real as a biting winter wind off of Lake Michigan. Call it a comeback if you want, but this is the territory that Koko Taylor has lived in for nearly fifty years. She owns this stuff. Call it a continuance. This CD was nominated for a Grammy award in 2007 for Best Traditional Blues Album.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 01:02:57
- Main artists: Koko Taylor
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Blues
2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2007 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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