Released 1996
A Ass Pocket of Whiskey
R.L. BurnsideWhy R.L. Burnside's A Ass Pocket of Whiskey matters
A Ass Pocket of Whiskey- Album Overview "A Ass Pocket of Whiskey," released in 1996, stands as a significant entry in…
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Released 2004
A Bothered Mind
R.L. BurnsideCheck the vibes: R.L. Burnside – A Bothered Mind
A Bothered Mind- Album Overview "A Bothered Mind" is a seminal album by the renowned Mississippi blues musician R.L. …
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Released 1997
Acoustic Stories
R.L. BurnsideAcoustic Stories: discovering R.L. Burnside's artistry
Acoustic Stories- Album Overview "Acoustic Stories" is a posthumous album by the legendary Mississippi blues artist R…
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Released 1998
Come on In
R.L. BurnsideR.L. Burnside – Come on In: track-by-track perspective
Come on In- Album Overview Released in 1998 on the Fat Possum Records label, "Come on In" is one of R.L. Burnside's m…
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Released 2017
Long Distance Call
R.L. BurnsideR.L. Burnside – Long Distance Call: track-by-track perspective
Long Distance Call- Album Overview R.L. Burnside's "Long Distance Call," released in 1998, is a seminal album that sh…
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Released 1997
Mississippi Blues
R.L. BurnsideR.L. Burnside – Mississippi Blues: a sonic journey
Mississippi Blues- Album Overview "Mississippi Blues," released in 1991, is a landmark album by American blues musici…
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Released 1995
Mississippi Hill Country Blues
R.L. BurnsideInside Mississippi Hill Country Blues by R.L. Burnside
Mississippi Hill Country Blues- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Mississippi Hill Country Blues" marks R.L. Burnside…
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Released 1997
Mr. Wizard
R.L. BurnsideHow R.L. Burnside shaped the sound of Mr. Wizard
Mr. Wizard- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Mr. Wizard" is a seminal album by R.L. Burnside, a pivotal figure in th…
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Released 1999
My Black Name A-ringin'
R.L. BurnsideMy Black Name A-ringin': the next chapter for R.L. Burnside
My Black Name A-ringin'- Album Overview "My Black Name A-ringin'" is a posthumously released album by the legend…
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Released 1999
My Black Name A-Ringin'
R.L. BurnsideBreaking down the themes in My Black Name A-Ringin' by R.L. Burnside
My Black Name A-Ringin'- Album Overview "My Black Name A-Ringin'" is a seminal blues album by the legendary Mississip…
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Released 2005
Raw Electric
R.L. BurnsideThe evolution of R.L. Burnside in Raw Electric
Raw Electric- Album Overview "Raw Electric," released in 1998, is a significant album in the discography of blues mus…
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Released 1997
Sound Machine Groove
R.L. BurnsideFirst impressions of R.L. Burnside – Sound Machine Groove
Sound Machine Groove- Album Overview R.L. Burnside's "Sound Machine Groove," released in 1998, stands as a hallmark o…
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Released 1994
Too Bad Jim
R.L. BurnsideToo Bad Jim: discovering R.L. Burnside's artistry
Too Bad Jim- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Too Bad Jim" is a pivotal album in the discography of Mississippi blue…
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Released 2000
Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down
R.L. BurnsideExploring the sound of R.L. Burnside: Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down
Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down- Album Overview R.L. Burnside's "Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down," released in 19…
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