Alligator Records Stereo 1981
Koko is a Queen. A blues Queen that is. With her deep, throaty and powerful blue voice. My ears and soul are truly moved. As if they just weren't sitting in the right place before she pelted into the room.
Stand out tracks for me are "I'd rather go blind" which is classic pain blues all the way. "Never trust a man" which is the classic done wrong by a man, well her friend was at least. Don't think the album is all downside though. Koko rips up the place and you will get a splinter from foot stomping on the juke joint floor on "If walls could talk."
All in all this is a release to own. The woman to man ratio in blues is astounding. But, Koko on this release proves that she can stand alone and doesn't need a guitar or a man!
Side 1.
1. Something Strange Is Going On 4:01
2. I'd Rather Go Blind 4:57
3. Keep Your Hands Off Him 3:49
4. Thanks, But No Thanks 4:14
5. If You Got A Heartache 3:42
Side 2.
1. Never Trust A Man 3:18
2. Sure Had A Wonderful Time Last Night 3:05
3. Blow Top Blues 4:15
4. If Walls Could Talk 3:30
5. It Took A Long Time 3:58
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