King King (album)

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King King
Red devils king king cover.jpg
Live album by
ReleasedJuly 28, 1992 (1992-07-28)
Recorded1991
VenueKing King Club, Los Angeles[1]
GenreBlues rock
Length59:04
LabelDef American
ProducerRick Rubin

King King is the debut album by the blues-rock band the Red Devils. It was recorded live at King King Club in Los Angeles[1] during three or four of their regular Monday-night performances in 1991.[2]

The album captures the immediacy and informality of a small club performance.[3] It features the band's interpretation of blues songs originally recorded by Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Howlin' Wolf, and Willie Dixon as well as some band originals.

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars [3]

King King was released in July 1992 and a review in USA Today called it "the year's most electrifying live album, a stunning debut".[4] According to the Los Angeles Times, "King King is a 12-song live recording that captures the band in fine, aggressive form at the La Brea Avenue club".[5]

AllMusic's gave the album a three out of five star rating, calling it a mix of straight-ahead blues and singer/harmonica player Lester Butler's later alternative rock.

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Automatic"Willie Love3:26
2."Goin' to the Church"Lester Butler4:07
3."She's Dangerous"Willie Dixon5:02
4."I Wish You Would"Billy Boy Arnold3:01
5."Cross Your Heart"Rice Miller a.k.a. Sonny Boy Williamson II4:28
6."Tail Dragger"Dixon[6]5:24
7."Devil Woman"The Red Devils6:57
8."No Fightin'"Butler5:56
9."Mr. Highway Man"Chester Burnett a.k.a. Howlin' Wolf3:35
10."I'm Ready"Dixon[7]3:46
11."Quarter to Twelve"Marion Jacobs a.k.a. Little Walter7:03
12."Cut That Out"Junior Wells[8]4:59
Total length:59:04

Personnel[]

The Red Devils
  • Lester Butler – vocals, harmonica
  • Paul "The Kid" Size – lead guitar
  • Dave Lee Bartel – rhythm guitar
  • Johnny Ray Bartel – bass
  • Bill Bateman – drums

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b In 1991–1992, King King was on the corner of 6th Street and La Brea Avenue, normally considered in the Mid-Wilshire district, not Hollywood as it is described in some reviews.
  2. ^ Leroy, Dan (2007). The Greatest Music Never Sold: Secrets of Legendary Lost Albums by David Bowie, Seal, Beastie Boys, Chicago, Mick Jagger, and More!. Backbeat Books. pp. 117–44. ISBN 978-0-87930-905-3.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Ham, Char. "King King – Review". AllMusic. Retrieved October 13, 2010.
  4. ^ Gundersen, Edna (October 28, 1992). "Red Devils Live Album Blasts Raw, Rootsy Blues". USA Today. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  5. ^ Appleford, Steve (August 23, 1992). "Red Devils' Rowdy Gigs Lure Some Famous Fans". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  6. ^ Lyrics by Lester Butler
  7. ^ Using music by James Moore a.k.a. Slim Harpo
  8. ^ John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson I recorded "Better Cut That Out" in 1947.

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