Born Under a Bad Sign

by Albert King

Born Under a Bad Sign cover art

Albert King's 'Born Under a Bad Sign' fuses his raw, influential guitar work with the polished soul of Stax Records' house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and the Memphis Horns. A compilation of singles, the album's blend of electric blues and funk is defined by King's unique technique of playing a right-handed guitar upside-down, creating a sharp, bending tone that became a foundational influence for subsequent generations of blues and rock guitarists.

Genres

  • Electric Blues
  • Soul Blues

Tracklist

  1. Born Under A Bad Sign
  2. Crosscut Saw
  3. Kansas City
  4. Oh, Pretty Woman
  5. Down Don't Bother Me
  6. The Hunter
  7. I Almost Lost My Mind
  8. Personal Manager
  9. Laundromat Blues
  10. As The Years Go Passing By
  11. The Very Thought Of You