Search - Long John Hunter :: Ooh Wee Pretty Baby

If you haven't been up all night in juarez...

10/14/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"First go see 'touch of evil', and then buy this record. Long John Hunter cut these sides as a minimally-experienced factory worker who knew what kind of sound he wanted, if he didn't know much else about music [the liner notes consist of a fantastic interview with LJH about this time], backed up by a band of fellow amateurs having a great time with some hard-rocking blues and amped-up pop ditties. A great example of the fusion of western swing, country, blues, r and b and mexican music in the southwest. with the rawness of his backup and his biting tele-tone, Long John lays down a musical blueprint for Texas blues rock and a spiritual one for d.i.y. music of any stripe."