Taj Mahal--self titled--1968--blues
 

Taj Mahal is the debut album by American blues guitarist and vocalist Taj Mahal. Recorded in 1967 with backing musicians that included guitarists Jesse Ed Davis and Ry Cooder (credited as "Ryland P. Cooder"), it was released by Columbia Records in 1968.

The album contains mostly updated versions of early blues songs by Sleepy John Estes, Robert Johnson, and Sonny Boy Williamson II. Also included is Taj Mahal's blues rock adaptation of Blind Willie McTell's "Statesboro Blues", which inspired the popular Allman Brothers Band recording.

Really great iconic blues album...pretty classic blues style to this one. its just a great album anytime.

8.8/10