LounginGaze

I listened to the tracks included on the 2001 CD Edition and the 1989 CD Red Cover Edition.

These recordings from 1948, 1951 and 1952 are among the finest of Bags' early discography, and arguably the best you will find this early on in the 50s. Working with the Thelonious Monk Quintet and then The Modern Jazz Quartet (+ Lou Donaldson) for the '52 sessions, this collection features some of the 50s' most talented artists, and it is a shame it flies under the radar of so many jazz fans.

What starts off seemingly a beautiful tribute to the wonders of the Emerald Isle gently transitions into a surprisingly tragic experience as Mary O'Hara brings forth vocals filled with longing, longing for her home, longing to once more dance among the beautiful Irish scenery. In 2022, one might find it difficult to get into this sort of this music, this type of theme and story, but even now, if you are truly willing to give it a fair chance, you might learn a lot about the importance and ... read more

Firstly, I advise you to listen to the mono version; which is the original.
From the popular "All Your Love" to the electrifying closer "It Ain't Right", this absolute classic of a blues record influenced Artists for decades to come. A young Eric Claption performs to the best of his '66 ability (and how he improved as time went on!), but the real praise here is for John Mayall and the rest of the band, who in large part outdo whatever musical limits they had to work with.

Hailing from the Netherlands, this band makes some great blackgaze music. Good enough to challenge Deafheaven and the like.