Albert Collins - Love Can Be Found Anywhere (Even In A Guitar)/Trash Talkin' (1997) [CD Rip]

This twofer collects 1968's ;Love Can Be Found Anywhere (Even A Guitar)' and 1969's `Trash Talkin', the second and third albums from the coolest ice picker of them all, Albert Collins. As his previous album, `Truckin' with Albert Collins' was a collection of previously issued singles these can be said to be his first two proper albums.

Collins had a totally unique style that served him well throughout his recording career. At the heart of it was his unusually tuned guitar and the way he would pluck at the strings with his thumb and forefinger, eschewing a pick, and creating a sharp, clear, aggressive sound. He put this basic sound at the heart of a series of tracks that combined blues with a strong funky soul element (amplified by the use of horns and bass) and quite often a strong sense of humour.

Collins was a showman first and foremost, always finding new ways to surprise, amaze and entertain the audience. From this comes his desire to show off what he can do with the guitar, and his singing style which has a story telling quality and a sense of humour. These two albums show off all these elements, with track after track of great funky blues. An excellent buy for all those interested in blues. It's different from the usual blues music that you are probably familiar with, but all the better for it. ~Victor