Muddy Waters

Mary Wells, “My Guy”

It’s a trifle, but it’s a very sweet one.

Muddy Waters, “You’re Gonna Need My Help”

We like to goof around with me not knowing shit about jazz around here, but I know so, so much less about blues.

Pussy Galore, “Solo = Sex”

Those trash can drums, disorganized but confident vocals, and primitive grooves are all hallmarks of Pussy Galore that Jon Spencer would carry forward and refine in JSBX, but even the neolithic version is plenty of fun.

Muddy Waters, “You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had”

For as much as I joke about not knowing shit about jazz (and I do not), I know even less about blues. I’m clueless! So, I’ll just say that this comes from his 1978 album I’m Ready and get out of the way.

Noisem, “Voices in the Morgue”

Well, that’s jarring. Noisem, a death/thrash act from Baltimore, got some positive press a while back, so I picked up this album. But I don’t know, I think I’m pickier about this end of metal, and this doesn’t do a whole lot for me.