Fred McDowell

The Best of Mississippi Fred McDowell (Arhoolie) Fred McDowell’s recordings for Arhoolie are perhaps his best. The label’s owner, Chris Strachwitz, had a gift for catching McDowell at the right time and place. The Tennessee bluesman played haunting, gut-wrenching country blues matched by only a handful of his peers. This 17-track disc is drawn from the four LPs McDowell recorded for the label, as well as a previously unreleased live performance that’s a charm. Blues fans of all types are sure to find a lot to enjoy here.

This article appears in December 28 • 2001.

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