After buying the CD I took it to work and yes, popped it into my computer. After listening intently I was instantly disappointed. In my opinion, this performance falls far short of Cotton's earlier CD's, most notably "High Compression". A couple of days later, I read an article in a blues magazine which indicated that Cotton had recorded this disc shortly after throat surgery. The disc was not highly recommended (I hate when that happens!).

Out of curiosity, I visited this site to see what others thought of the CD. As expected there were mixed reviews. Like with pepperoni pizza, individual taste in music varies. I did however, read with curiosity the suggestion by one reviewer that the CD would sound appreciably better (5 stars) by playing it on an audiophile quality system. Perhaps a smooth jazz snob crossing over to bluesland.

Blues music you see, was born in the fields, on back porches and in juke joints with makeshift instruments and low quality recording devices. The music went and goes well with whiskey, beer and bar-b-que. Most blues musicians learned the songs by ear, often by playing 45's and vinyl lp's on portable record players. Would the great Robert Johnson sound better on a high quality stereo? Is it really the size of a man's speakers that matter? I think not!

In any event, I took my CD to a friends house. Stereophonically speaking, he is very well endowed. I loaded the Cd on his Meridian 500 CD player and listened through his Klipsch LaScala speakers. Not surprisingly, the CD did not sound any better. Perhaps the cables need upgrading! In any event, I recommend "High Compression" as a better alternative. Its been tested in my car, york boom box, dell computer and my friends HIFI system. It sounds consistently good on any system. Check it out.