STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Chuck Willis — King of the Stroll
Released 1958

King of the Stroll

Chuck Willis

Review of Chuck Willis-King of the Stroll – King of the Stroll

Album overview Chuck Willis, often referred to as the "King of the Stroll," was a pivotal figure in the rhythm and bl…

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Chuck Willis — Wails the Blues
Released 1958

Wails the Blues

Chuck Willis

The evolution of Chuck Willis-Wails the Blues in Wails the Blues

Album overview "Wails the Blues," released in 1958, is a seminal album by the American rhythm and blues artist Chuck …

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