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Title: A Haunting Masterpiece
Review: Skip James is quite possibly the most haunting, heartfelt and powerful bluesman that I have ever heard.His picking style is complex and driving (although not percussive in the John Lee Hooker / Son House style), and the song structures reward reepeated exploring. As for his voice, - don't be fooled by the references to a falsetto. Although he certainly sings in that range, there is a deep, raw and existential power to his singing, which will undoubtedly have you lying awake at night.I think this album is an essential part of any blues collection, so buy it - now.
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