Product details
- Label Craft Recordings
- Artist John Lee Hooker
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2022
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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The Healer by John Lee Hooker is one of those legendary sessions that jazz enthusiasts discuss with reverence.
This record tells a story that only the blues can tell – raw, honest, and deeply moving. I've played this for friends who "don't like blues" and watched them become believers.
This recording captures John Lee Hooker during a transformative period in both their personal artistry and the broader musical landscape.
Musical Analysis:
The raw emotional power of this blues recording hits you immediately. John Lee Hooker's performance is deeply rooted in the tradition while pushing boundaries in subtle but meaningful ways. The guitar work showcases that perfect balance between technical skill and emotional expression that defines great blues. The rhythm section locks in with a groove that's both relaxed and driving, creating that hypnotic quality that makes you lose track of time. This is blues played by musicians who lived it, not just studied it.
From a Collector's Perspective:
After decades of hunting down rare pressings and audiophile releases, I can tell you that records like this don't come around often. This isn't just a record – it's a piece of musical history that belongs in any serious collection. The market for recordings like this has only grown stronger over the years, as more collectors recognize the artistic and historical significance of these sessions.
What makes this pressing special:
Track A1 recorded at The Plant, Sausalito, CA
Tracks A2 to A4, B1 to B5 recorded at Russian Hill Recording Studios, San Francisco, CA
Track A5 recorded at Leon Heywood Studios, Los Angeles, CA
℗ & © 1989/2006 The John Lee Hooker Family Limited
Partnership under exclusive license to Craft Recordings
Manufactured and Distributed by Concord
Hype Sticker affixed to shrink wrap:
The critically acclaimed 1989 album from the "King of Boogie"
Featuring collaborations with Carlos Santana and The Santana Band, Bonnie Rait, Robert Cray, Canned Heat, Los Lobos, George Thorogood and Charlie Musselwhite
Includes the Grammy Award-winning duet "I'm In The Mood" (Best Traditional Blue Performance)
Lacquers originally cut by Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP
"Brilliant 100-proof blues" -Rolling Stone
CR00467
Vinyl housed in a Rice Paper QRP Sleeve
Track Listing:
A1. The Healer
A2. I'm In The Mood
A3. Baby Lee
A4. Cuttin' Out
A5. Think Twice Before You Go
B1. Sally Mae
B2. That's Alright
B3. Rockin' Chair
B4. My Dream
B5. No Substitute
Sound Quality & Pressing Details:
The sonic characteristics of this pressing are exceptional. The dynamic range captures every nuance of the original performance – from the subtle brush work on the drums to the full bloom of the horns in the climactic passages. The recording captures that raw, immediate energy that defines great blues. The guitar tone has that perfect balance of warmth and bite, the vocals sit perfectly in the mix, and the rhythm section provides that solid foundation you can feel in your chest. Pressing quality is crucial for a record like this, and this release maintains the highest standards. The vinyl is quiet between tracks, tracking is excellent throughout, and the overall presentation does justice to the source material. Modern pressing technology has allowed engineers to revisit the original master tapes with fresh ears and cutting-edge equipment, resulting in a sound quality that often surpasses earlier reissues.
This is one of those albums that sounds better on vinyl – the warmth and dynamics just can't be replicated digitally.
– Miles Waxey
Artist: John Lee Hooker
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Craft Recordings
Catalog Number: CR00467
Release Year: 2022
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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