Description
Albert King – Born Under A Bad Sign / Audio CD
UPC 888072343344
Product Details:
- Label: Universal Music Group International – 0888072343344
- Series: Stax Remasters
- Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2013
- Genre: Blues
Overview
Born Under A Bad Sign is a cornerstone of blues music and a defining album of Albert King’s legendary career. Originally released in 1967 and remastered in 2013 as part of the Stax Remasters series, this album solidified King as a giant of modern electric blues. Featuring iconic tracks like Born Under A Bad Sign, Crosscut Saw, and Oh, Pretty Woman, the album showcases King’s distinctive guitar style, smooth vocals, and timeless collaboration with Booker T. & the M.G.'s and The Memphis Horns.
The 2013 reissue offers pristine remastering by Joe Tarantino, capturing every nuance of King’s raw yet refined sound. Bonus tracks, including alternate takes of Born Under A Bad Sign and The Hunter, provide a deeper insight into King’s creative process. This remastered edition is a must-have for blues enthusiasts and newcomers alike, preserving the legacy of one of the genre's most influential artists.
Track Listing:
Original Album Tracks
- Born Under A Bad Sign – 2:40
- Crosscut Saw – 2:35
- Kansas City – 2:33
- Oh, Pretty Woman – 2:50
- Down Don’t Bother Me – 2:11
- The Hunter – 2:45
- I Almost Lost My Mind – 2:31
- Personal Manager – 4:31
- Laundromat Blues – 3:22
- As The Years Go Passing By – 3:48
- The Very Thought Of You – 3:50
Bonus Tracks
- Born Under A Bad Sign (Take 1 - Alternate) – 2:52
- Crosscut Saw (Take 1 - Alternate) – 3:01
- The Hunter (Take 1 - Alternate) – 2:48
- Personal Manager (Take 15 - Alternate) – 3:21
- Untitled Instrumental – 2:06
Key Credits:
- Guitar: Albert King, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Steve Cropper
- Drums: Al Jackson Jr.
- Piano: Booker T. Jones, Isaac Hayes
- Horns (The Memphis Horns): Andrew Love, Joe Arnold, Wayne Jackson
- Producer (Supervision): Jim Stewart
- Reissue Producer: Chris Clough
- Remastered By: Joe Tarantino
- Liner Notes: Bill Dahl
- Original Liner Notes: Deanie Parker
- Cover Design: Loring Eutemey
