John Mayall - So Many Roads: An Anthology 1964-1974 (4 CD Box)

Despite giving first exposure to a stellar string of UK musicians, John Mayall seemed to get more credit at the time than he does now for his unpredictable but ever-passionate crusade to further the blues music he loved. Whether redefining electric guitar blues with Eric Clapton on 1966’s "Bluesbreakers", or unexpectedly going unplugged on 1969’s drummer-free "The Turning Point", Mayall was never afraid to take chances with his ever-changing line-ups, releasing a staggering number of albums during the first decade of recording showcased in this box set, which acts as a perfect companion to 2007’s expanded reissues from the same period.

Two discs are given to each of Mayall’s five-year periods with Decca then Polydor, from "Crawling Up A Hill", recorded for his "John Mayall Plays John Mayall" debut at Hampstead’s Klook’s Kleek club in December 1964, to "Gasoline Blues" from 1974’s "The Turning Point". It’s always a thrill hearing the Clapton, Green and Taylor line-ups in full flight, but the real beauty of this set is how it effectively demonstrates what an unwavering powerhouse Mayall was in his own right. And the story doesn’t stop here as, in the grand blues tradition, he continues to work at 77 years old.

Album: So Many Roads: An Anthology 1964-1974 - CD 1
Year: 2010
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 74:23
Size: 172,9 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. Crawling Up A Hill (2:17)
2. Mr. James (2:51)
3. When I'm Gone (3:17)
4. R&B Time (Incorporating: Night Train & Lucille) (2:24)
5. Runaway (2:36)
6. What's The Matter With You (2:43)
7. Crocodile Walk (2:15)
8. Blues City Shake Down (2:23)
9. I'm Your Witchdoctor (2:11)
10. Telephone Blues (3:58)
11. On Top Of The World (2:48)
12. They Call It Stormy Monday (4:35)
13. Have You Ever Loved A Woman (6:43)
14. All Your Love (3:36)
15. Double Crossing Time (3:04)
16. Steppin' Out (2:30)
17. What'd I Say (4:28)
18. Key To Love (2:08)
19. Parchman Farm (2:21)
20. Looking Back (2:37)
21. So Many Roads (4:44)
22. Long Night (2:02)
23. Dust My Blues (2:47)
24. The Stumble (2:52)

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Album: So Many Roads: An Anthology 1964-1974 - CD 2
Year: 2010
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:46
Size: 178,1 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. You Don't Love Me (2:50)
2. It's Over (2:50)
3. The Super-Natural (2:56)
4. Sitting In The Rain (2:57)
5. Ridin' On The Rain (2:28)
6. All My Life (4:24)
7. Double Trouble (3:22)
8. Suspicions (Pt.1) (2:48)
9. Oh Pretty Woman (3:33)
10. Snowy Wood (3:37)
11. Checkin' Up On My Baby (3:57)
12. No More Tears (3:10)
13. Brand New Start (3:24)
14. Picture On The Wall (3:04)
15. Look In The Mirror (4:02)
16. No Reply (3:08)
17. Hartley Quits (2:55)
18. 2401 (3:56)
19. Walking On Sunset (2:55)
20. Medicine Man (2:47)
21. Miss James (2:30)
22. Fly Tomorrow (9:02)

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Album: So Many Roads: An Anthology 1964-1974 - CD 3
Year: 2010
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 75:39
Size: 174,7 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. The Laws Must Change (7:16)
2. California (9:22)
3. Room To Move (4:42)
4. Sleeping By Her Side (5:02)
5. Don't Waste My Time (3:10)
6. Something New (4:38)
7. Waiting For The Right Time (5:34)
8. Counting The Days (5:31)
9. Off The Road (2:48)
10. Crying (6:26)
11. Nature's Disappearing (5:55)
12. Accidental Suicide (6:14)
13. Prisons On The Road (4:15)
14. Unanswered Questions (4:39)

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Album: So Many Roads: An Anthology 1964-1974 - CD 4
Year: 2010
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:05
Size: 178,0 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. Television Eye (7:30)
2. Memories (5:02)
3. Nobody Cares (3:57)
4. Good Time Boogie (9:10)
5. Got To Be This Way (6:51)
6. Mess Around (2:54)
7. Country Road (7:15)
8. Moving On (4:28)
9. Things Go Wrong (6:37)
10. High Pressure Living (6:47)
11. Driving 'Til The Break Of Day (5:05)
12. Burning Sun (5:08)
13. Little Kitten (2:34)
14. Gasoline Blues (3:40)

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