Label: Antone's Records.
Release Date: May 23, 1994.
Recording Time: 47 minutes.
Release Info: Studio Recording.
Recording Date: Jan. - Feb. 1994.
Styles: Contemporary Blues, Folk Blues, Country Blues.
Notes: This album was made in Austin, Texas during January and February of 1994. The solo selections were recorded at Danny Barnes' Minner Bucket and mixed by Frank Campbell at Bismeaux Studio. The titles with band accompaniment were recorded and mixed at Arlyn Studios by Stuart Sullivan. Mastered at Terra Nova Digital Audio.
Utilizing a jug band of fellow Austinites Danny Barnes (tenor guitar and banjo) and Mark Rubin (stand-up bass and Sousaphone -- both of the Bad Livers) and harpist Gary Primich on some tracks, James sounds more mature here, evidenced by six originals (the John Hurt-esque "Talco Girl" is particularly nice) and one collaboration with bassist/songwriter Sarah Brown ("My Last Good Car") and effective rather than affected vocals. Stellar guitar throughout, with an added treat: James's blues mandolin on "Midnight Blues." ~ Dan Forte
Credits: Clifford Antone - executive producer; Danny Barnes - banjo, guitar, guitar (tenor), tenor banjo; Willie Brown - composer; Bumble Bee Slim - composer; Steve James - arranger, composer, guitar, mandolin, primary artist, producer, slide guitar, vocals; Uncle Dave Macon - composer; Memphis Minnie - composer; Will Van Overbeek - photography; Hank Penny - composer; Gary Primich - harmonica; Dick Reeves - art direction, design; Mark Rubin - bass, sousaphone; Bryan Simmons - art direction, design; Tampa Red - composer; Jerry Tubb - mastering.
Tracks: 1) Greasy Greens; 2) My Last Good Car; 3) Talco Girl; 4) Ragged and Dirty; 5) Banker's Blues; 6) Frankie Jean (That Trottin' Fool); 7) Hadacol Boogie; 8) Midnight Blues; 9) Boogie Woogie Dance; 10) All In, Down and Out Blues; 11) Grain Alcohol; 12) The Change; 13) Will and Testament Blues; 14) Guitar Medley.