Few genres have influenced rock music as much as the blues. From it’s humble beginnings in the 19th century American South, incorporation with R&B and Soul music in the 60s, to its strong influence on 70s rock, its hard to separate the blues from modern day music. Join us as we discuss 3 of our favorites from some of the all-time top blues albums.

• Magic Sam – West Side Soul (1968)





• The Rolling Stones – The Rolling Stones (1964)





• Otis Rush – Right Place, Wrong Time (1976)

Other Diggins

• Richard Thompson – Ship To Shore (2024)





• Thou – Umbilical (2024)





• Riffindots – Lockjaw Mountain (2024)





• Little Big Town – The Christmas Record (2024)





• Jerry Cantrell – I Want Blood (2024)





• Phil Ochs – I Ain’t Marching Anymore (1965)

Here’s the full list of top blues records we reference from Rate Your Music.

What do you think of these records? What’s your favorite blues album? Let us know on our website, albumnerds.com or email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.

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