The Kingsnakes - Trouble On The Run (1990)
The Kingsnakes - Trouble On The Run (1990)
Label: Blue Wave Records | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log, scans) | 00:49:36 | 372.6 MB | 11 tracks
Genre: Harmonica Blues, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues, Blues Rock
Label: Blue Wave Records | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log, scans) | 00:49:36 | 372.6 MB | 11 tracks
Genre: Harmonica Blues, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues, Blues Rock
Trouble On The Run is a spectacularly raw, deeply soulful, and masterfully synchronized electric blues studio masterpiece by the critically acclaimed Syracuse, New York outfit The Kingsnakes, released in 1990 by the premier independent blues label Blue Wave Records. Spanning nearly 50 minutes of high-octane roots music across 11 driving tracks, this high-fidelity document stands as a defining monument to the gritty resurgence of late-1980s and early-1990s roadhouse blues archaeology. Anchored by the blistering, virtuoso harmonica work and commanding vocals of frontman Pete McMahon alongside the stinging, razor-sharp guitar leads of Terry Mulhauser, the band delivers a fierce sonic blueprint that seamlessly marries traditional Chicago shuffles with grease-stained jump-blues rhythms and hard-edged rock-and-roll attitude.
The production strategy across this standout studio record is an absolute masterclass in live ensemble tracking, capturing the pure, unadulterated sweat of a seasoned touring unit. The rhythm section lays down a rock-solid, thundering foundation, allowing the weeping harmonica matrices and blistering guitar solos to slice cleanly through the mix. The tracking sequence rolls forward flawlessly, guiding the listener through an expansive sonic topography that shifts between the relentless energy of "Blacksnake Shake," the driving groove of the titular "Trouble On The Run," and the deep, slow-burning emotional weight of "No One But A Fool" and "(Trying To) Get You Off My Mind." This pristine digital archive significantly elevates its historical value by preserving the full album tracklist, including the rare bonus tracking tiers "Oops" and the expansive medley "I'm Leavin' You/Got A Mind To Travel." Exceptionally preserved in pristine lossless audio quality with complete retail artwork scans, full sector verification logging, and an intact cue sheet layout, this definitive release stands as an absolute mandatory cornerstone and a prized collector's library item for global purists of modern electric blues evolution, classic harmonica history, and high-fidelity roots music preservation.
Tracklist
01. Blacksnake Shake (04:52)
02. My Mind Is Breaking (02:47)
03. Motherless World (04:03)
04. Trouble On The Run (03:25)
05. No One But A Fool (05:30)
06. Tough As Nails (04:24)
07. Can't Find Heaven (04:23)
08. After Hours (05:17)
09. (Trying To) Get You Off My Mind (06:19)
10. Oops (02:20)
11. I'm Leavin' You / Got A Mind To Travel (06:20)
Line-up & Personnel:
Pete McMahon — lead vocals, harmonica
Terry Mulhauser — lead & rhythm electric guitars
Paul LaRonde — bass guitar
Lou Kaplan — bass guitar (on selected tracks)
Mark Tiffault — drums, percussion
Greg Spencer — auxiliary rhythm guitar
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Kingsnakes / Trouble on the Run
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Track 1
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