Hard Again

by Muddy Waters

Hard Again cover art

Produced by guitarist Johnny Winter, 'Hard Again' captures a raw, high-energy sound that marked a significant critical and commercial comeback for Muddy Waters. The album, recorded in just three days, features a powerful backing band including James Cotton on harmonica and Pinetop Perkins on piano, driving forceful reinterpretations of classics like "Mannish Boy" with an exuberant, live-in-the-studio feel. This Grammy-winning release is distinguished by Waters' commanding vocal performance and Winter's sensitive production, which together revitalized the artist's career and reaffirmed his status as a master of the Chicago blues.

Genres

  • Chicago Blues

Tracklist

  1. Mannish Boy
  2. Bus Driver
  3. I Want to Be Loved #2
  4. Jealous Hearted Man
  5. I Can't Be Satisfied
  6. The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll
  7. Deep Down In Florida
  8. Crosseyed Cat
  9. Little Girl
  10. Walkin' Thru the Park