After 35 years into a career that spans 35 albums recorded for seven labels, you'd think might get a little complacent. Thankfully the opposite is true, as 2001's is the artist's most daring musical departure and arguably greatest achievement to date. Mining the rich catalog for 12 of its 13 tracks (the closing is a traditional gospel tune) and bringing himself along as producer has resulted in a stunning collection that stands as one of the best in 's bulging catalog. Manuel For Waltham Air Con Model Kyd-25/xc more.

Never a songwriter, the singer/guitarist/harmonica bluesman has maintained a knack for picking top-notch material from the rich blues tradition without resorting to the hoary, over-covered classics of the genre. It's that quality that transforms these tunes into songs, regardless of their origin. His history of working with exceptional session musicians is also legendary, and this album's band, which features sideman on keyboards, harmonica wiz, longtime associate on bass, and himself poking around on various songs, is perfect for the spooky, swampy feel he effortlessly conjures here. Choosing from a wide variety of ' material, infuses these unusual tracks with a bluesman's spirit and a crackling energy that practically reinvents the songs, instilling them with an ominous, rhythmic swampy feel. The producer contributes two new tracks ('2:19' and 'Fannin' Street,' the latter is the album's only acoustic cut) that maintain the creepy but upbeat voodoo spirit that trickles and twists throughout. Sings with a renewed spirit, adding a smoother but no less intense edge than ' typical rusty razor blade soaked whisky growl.