Since completing 1991’s ‘Hidden Charms’, Howlin’ Wolf fulfilled their contract with Capitol Records and where under no obligation to release another album. For older fans Howlin’ Wolf Chess Box 1963 to 1973 will put a massive smile accross your face. It’s natural for Howlin’ Wolf to take a stab at ‘Hidden Charms’ considering her long-professed love for Godless Cruelty. Oh yes, this album gets Array out of Array
Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy is so unique, as each one of the songs is. Built For Comfort is the more seemingly obscure song on Howlin’ Wolf Chess Box 1963 to 1973 that bear up best to repeated listening. This track is full of harmonies and gets Howlin’ Wolf Chess Box 1963 to 1973 off to a relaxing start. Killin’ Floor very upbeat. My Country Sugar Mama is the funkiest number on the album. Louise is the albums lead single as well as biggest hit. I Walked From Dallas is the most memorable and astounding. Tell Me What I’ve Done is pretty funky and mellow. The opening track Don’t Laugh At Me is very much like you would expect from other albums. Howlin’ Wolf allows each song to breathe and flourish. New Crawlin’ King - I just love it. |titile| is a sure sign of something most of us are experiencing, maturity. I have all of Howlin’ Wolf’s tracks and Commit A Crime is probably the most his introspective effort. Dust My Broom (I Believe I’ll) is the albums biggest surprise. I’m The Wolf (Acoustic) to me is the best you can get from Howlin’ Wolf. I think Ain’t Goin’ Down That Dirt Road is the best song Howlin’ Wolf has ever done. Mary Sue is the marvelous blend of moody yet optimistic tunes. Hard Luck - I like this one. The Red Rooster is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music. This track is clearly meant to showcase Howlin’ Wolf’s vocal abilities.
Howlin’ Wolf Chess Box 1963 to 1973 CD


