Album: Cold Snap by Albert Collins (1986)
Genre: Blues
Record Label: Alligator Records
Format: Album

Description: Cold Snap has a stronger R&B direction than Collins's previous Alligator releases, most notably in the presence of a slicker production. That approach doesn't suit him particularly well -- he's at his best when he's just playing the blues, not when he's trying to sing. Nevertheless, he turns out a number of gripping solos, and that is what prevents Cold Snap from being too much of a disappointment.

Artist Background: Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 - November 24, 1993) was a blues guitarist, singer and musician. He had many nicknames, such as "The Ice Man", "The Master of the Telecaster" and "The Razor Blade". Born in Leona, Texas, Collins was a distant relative of Lightnin' Hopkins and grew up learning about music and playing guitar. His family moved to Houston, Texas when he was seven. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, he absorbed the blues sounds and styles from Texas, Mississippi and Chicago. His style ... Part of the Leona, Texas, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Related Artists: Freddie King, Son Seals, Albert King, Luther Allison

Music Scene: Part of the Leona, Texas, USA music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: Blues, 1980s, Album, Alligator Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Cold Snap has a stronger R&B direction than Collins's previous Alligator releases, most notably in the presence of a slicker production. That approach doesn't suit him particularly well -- he's at his best when he's just playing the blues, not when he's trying to sing. Nevertheless, he turns out a number of gripping solos, and that is what prevents Cold Snap from being too much of a disappointment.

Cold Snap

Albert Collins

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