Equal parts blues, early rock ‘n’ roll, and R&B, Hezekiah and the Houserockers sported a unique and enjoyable guitar / trombone / harmonica / drum set-up that dished out easygoing good-time music, with the ‘bone giving a hint of New Orleans to the proceedings. The material on this album was recorded in 1981, one side studio, one side live. The live side is hotter, especially “You Know I Love You,” which has a groove reminiscent of Slim Harpo. I find it all pretty endearing, a different shade on Hezekiah Early than the more well-known, wild later output with Elmo Williams (hear their classic “Takes One to Know One” LP, also available here).

Despite some slight wobble due to warping, these played fine on my cheapo system. I’ll guarantee all purchases…