LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

"Hard Again" is a studio album by the legendary blues musician Muddy Waters, released in 1977. This album marked Muddy Waters' return to prominence after a period of declining popularity. Produced by Johnny Winter, "Hard Again" features a raw, energetic sound that revitalized Waters' career and brought him back to the forefront of the blues scene.

It is a return to Muddy Waters' roots, featuring a stripped-down, electrifying blues sound. The album combines traditional blues elements with a modern, high-energy production style. Johnny Winter's involvement as a producer and guitarist adds a rock-influenced edge to the record, while James Cotton's harmonica playing provides a classic blues texture.

"Hard Again" was a critical and commercial success, earning Muddy Waters a Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording. The album is widely regarded as one of the best blues records of the 1970s

Track listing:

• A1 Mannish Boy 5:17
• A2 Bus Driver 7:45
• A3 I Want To Be Loved 2:22
• A4 Jealous Hearted Man 4:23
• A5 I Can't Be Satisfied 3:29
• B1 The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock & Roll (#2) 3:35
• B2 Deep Down In Florida 5:24
• B3 Crosseyed Cat 6:00
• B4 Little Girl 7:07