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1997 studio album by Luther Allison
Reckless
Studio album by Luther Allison
ReleasedMarch 25, 1997
GenreBlues
Length65:18
LabelAlligator
ProducerJim Gaines
Luther Allison chronology
Live in Montreux
(1996) 		Reckless
(1997) 		Live in Chicago
(1999)

Reckless is an album by the American blues guitarist and singer Luther Allison, released in 1997.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings
Uncut

Cub Koda, for AllMusic, stated: "Luther's third album for Alligator finds the 50-something bluesman truly at the peak of his powers. His superb guitar playing has never been more focused, and his singing shows a fervent shouter in full command ... The production by Jim Gaines delivers a modern-sounding album that stays firmly in the blues tradition while giving full vent to Luther's penchant for blending soul, rock and funk grooves into his musical stew."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Luther Allison and James Solberg; except where indicated

  1. "Low Down and Dirty" (Bernard Allison) - 3:45
  2. "You Can Run but You Can't Hide" (Paul Butterfield, Henry Glover) - 3:32
  3. "Living in the House of the Blues" (Jerry Williams) - 5:32
  4. "You Can, You Can" - 3:42
  5. "Will It Ever Change?" - 5:09
  6. "Just As I Am" (duet with Marla Glen)- 4:55
  7. "There Comes a Time" - 4:12
  8. "Drowning at the Bottom" - 3:54
  9. "Playin' a Losin' Game" (B. Allison, L. Allison) - 5:30
  10. "It's a Blues Thing" - 5:40
  11. "Cancel My Check" - 4:19
  12. "Pain in the Streets" - 4:43
  13. "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (Deadric Malone) - 6:13
  14. "I'm Back" - 4:12

Personnel

Musicians

  • Luther Allison – guitar, vocals
  • Lloyd Allison – drums
  • Kurt Clayton – electric piano
  • Ken Faltinson – bass
  • Marla Glen – harmonica
  • Willie Hayes – drums
  • Wayne Jackson – trombone, trumpet
  • Darin James – drums
  • Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
  • Steve Potts – drums
  • Dave Smith – bass
  • James Solberg – guitar
  • Rick Steff – organ, piano
  • Mike Vlahakis – organ, piano

Production

  • Produced by Jim Gaines

Chart positions

Year Chart Position
1997 Billboard Top Blues Albums 12

References

  1. ^ Koda, Cub. "Reckless". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  2. Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
  3. Slaven, Neil (June 1997). "Luther Allison: Reckless". Uncut. No. 1. p. 105.
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