| Guide Picks - Top 5 Blues Mood Compilations | |||||
| The Blues ain't nothing but a feeling, and to reach that certain feeling, some groovy compilation CD's can help. Whether you need to be sparked up, or whether you just need to hear about somebody who has it a lot worse than you, here are some great suggestions. | |||||
1.) Genuine Houserockin' Music 
The granddaddy of party Blues records. Put this CD on the stereo and you have an instant party. Released as a sampler for Alligator Records, it is the first of several Houserockin' records.
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2.) Blues for a Rainy Day 
The ultimate bum-you-out record! Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out, Blues for a Broken Down Funky Old Bus, and Another Night to Cry will lift you up by bringing you down.
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3.) Louisiana Hoodoo Party Mostly regional artists make up this swampy release. Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, and Tabby Thomas lead this down-home effort.
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4.) Depression Blues T-Bone Walker, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker spread the pain on this low-down collection. For times when the bottom really does look like it's up.
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5.) House Rent Party The term "houseparty" came from riotous bashes thrown for a small admission fee to help make the monthly rent. When you're living that close to the edge, the parties tend to be on the wilder side. Good record, even if you have rent.
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