The Charcot Sessions (3LP Box Set)

I’ve been waiting decades for these unissued October 1969 sessions to see the light of day—the box set’s packaging is sturdy and the liner notes give great context to the recordings.

The three LPs capture the full October 1969 session without any cuts, and the sound quality is so warm you feel like you're in the studio. Hearing John Lee Hooker trade licks with Lowell Fulson in Paris is a treasure I didn't know I needed.

Almost all of these tracks are previously unreleased, which is a huge plus for any John Lee Hooker fan. The 3LP box set feels substantial, though I wish the liner notes were a bit more detailed about that historic October 1969 session. The sound quality is excellent for a live recording from that er