Raising the Bar

Magic Slim and the Teardrops

Raising the Bar

RELEASED: May 18, 2010
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Part Time Love 3:51 2. Breaking Up Somebody's Home 4:32 3. Do You Mean It 3:29 4. Cummins Prison Farm 4:54 5. Mama Talk to Your Daughter 3:06 6. I Can't Hold Out 3:33 7. Shame 3:58 8. Sunny Road Blues 5:33 9. Gonna Move to Kansas City 3:40 10. 4:59 A.M. 4:06 11. Treat Me the Way You Do 4:01
Historical Archive
Raising the Bar is a notable blues album by Magic Slim and the Teardrops, showcasing their signature sound that blends traditional Chicago blues with a contemporary edge. The album features powerful guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and a tight rhythm section, solidifying Magic Slim's reputation as a leading figure in the blues genre. The record is remembered for its raw energy and emotional depth, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of everyday life, which resonates with audiences well beyond the blues community.