So Many Roads - Live in Japan

If you're stranded on an island, and you can only take a handful of blues records, then this should be one of them. Otis Rush is an icon in the Chicago Blues community, and this is one of the few sincere, professionally-recorded attempts at capturing his musical essence. This is not a cheap, hastily thrown together bootleg. Someone was actually paying attention to detail when this was laid down, the performance was good, he had a competent backing band, the crowd was enthusiastic and the tracks were well chosen.

This is definetly one for any blues collection, especially if you like Chicago blues from the westside. I'm not sure I agree with the comment about Otis's timing, he sounds pretty good to my ears. The band gets to work after the opening instrumental, and Otis begins to open it up....this was a great band, having Jimmy Johnson( love the Barroom Preacher ) with him is pretty cool! But it's all about that vioce, I can't hear him sing " All Your Love( I Miss Loving ) " too many times and it's wonderful here, and he just kills " Gambler Blues ", stinging guitar with his big vibrato and endless TONE!!! There's not, in my opinion, a lot of great Otis Rush albums, but this IS one of the great ones....

Unfortunately or fortunately pretty much all we have from Otis in later years are live shows. It's hard to believe he isn't as well known. Now,I prefer my blues from late forties to late sixties, not to say I don't appreciate Moore, Trout, S.R.V. but this early seventies set sizzles and only fails in that there isn't more of it. If you prefer modern players this might be a great stepping stone backwards. It is a true shame Otis is unable to tour these days. Such an influence on bands such as L.Z. not to be a well known.

Great album. This is This is the real deal in blues. 'Tis is a terrific guitarist. I can hear in his voice how he influenced Pete Green. Excellent.

If you don't know of Otis.. Do some learn'n ...This cd is FANTASTIC....

Master guitarist. Some think his playing is off a little. I think if anything the vocals are not spot on at times. That doesn't bother me. I prefer live recordings in most cases.

Solid Blues on a live disc, and from a master.

I have looked for this cd for years, and finally have it in my collection. All Your Love is one of my fav blues tunes. BUT... Otis does not have the most perfect timing.... Check out his turn arounds... The recording also has feedback on his guitar - not the good kind of feedback... Yes, I really like Otis and have many of his recordings. His studio recordings are more polished. This is one to have in your collection, but only if you are a true Otis fan. Pick up some of his studio recordings to get started before you get this one.

I do not usually review CDs - as taste and enjoyment can be so subjective.I enjoy listening to this so much, and as there are no previous reviews I have decided to post a review.If you know Otis Rush, then you know what to expect musically. The sound quality on this recording is excellent, and it must have been a great concert to see live (from 1975 I believe). His guitar work is crisp clean and really well recorded. His vocals send shivers down my spine.If you like Eric Clapton and John Mayall - listen to this album and you will hear where styles and approach crossed over, particularly compared with the Bluesbreakers album.Highly, highly recommended!

excellent live album with bonus tracks not on vinyl album

This is an excellent live album of a 1975 Otis Rush performance in Japan.The performance is first rate, with Otis Rush at the top of his game. The sound is very good. Audience noise is minimal.Otis Rush is one of the great blues guitarists. His recordings have been covered by the likes of Led Zeppelin, among others.If you are familiar with Otis Rush recordings, this one is a very worthwhile addition to you collection. If you are not familiar with Otis Rush, this album would be an excellent introduction.

'75年の東京でのライブ録音。ホ－ンセクションなしでサイドギタ－にJimmy Johnsonを入れたカルテット。もともと精神的に波のある人で、それが演奏の出来に影響を与えることが多いのだが、これを録音した日は気分が良かったのか申し分の無い仕上がりになっている。superviserとしてあの日暮泰文さんがクレディットされている。Otis Rushと言えばいつもguitarばかりが注目されるが、勿論guitarは素晴らしいのだが小生は彼のvocalも高く評価している。あのハスキ－で且つ繊細な声そのものが非常にBlues向きである。彼には傑作アルバムと呼べる作品がそんなに多くないが、これは間違いなくその１枚に入る。

ラッシュ自身の歌と演奏は良いのですが、バックの演奏がイマイチで全体的にとろいです。ラッシュの孤軍奮闘ぶりが伺えます。ラッシュのアルバムはほとんど聞いていますが、ラッシュのライブ盤はワイズ・フールズ・パブ盤で十分でしょう。