Best Slide Guitar

"Death Letter" is a posthumous or retrospective collection featuring Delta blues pioneer Son House, highlighting his intense 1965 recordings of the traditional song "Death Letter Blues."

Elmore James - Dust My Broom is a compilation centered on the American blues guitarist and singer's slide-guitar work. Its title comes from James's 1951 recording of "Dust My Broom," a performance that became closely associated with his amplified electric style and drew on an earlier blues compositi...

Delta Blues is a collection of recordings by Mississippi blues singer and guitarist Fred McDowell. It presents his vocal and guitar work within the northern Mississippi and Delta blues tradition, including songs such as Kokomo Blues; McDowell's playing is associated with slide guitar and a direct, r...

Sky Songs is a blues compilation by American guitarist and singer Bukka White. It presents recordings associated with White’s Delta blues style, including his use of bottleneck slide guitar, open tunings, rhythmic playing, and forceful vocal delivery. The album is intended for listeners exploring th...

Johnny Winter was a groundbreaking guitarist renowned for his blistering electric blues-rock performances. His distinctive style blended traditional Southern blues with hard rock influences achieved through masterful slide guitar work. Primarily a solo artist, Winter’s music is appreciated by fans o...

Elmore James’ “The Sky Is Crying” is a landmark 1963 electric blues album showcasing his distinctive slide guitar style. Recorded in Chicago during the early 1960s, it represents a pivotal transition for James, blending traditional blues with amplified instrumentation. The album's raw emotion and in...

Roll Away the Stone is a 1997 album by American blues musician Kelly Joe Phelps. The album features Phelps performing solo on acoustic guitar and lap slide guitar, with no additional backing musicians. His fingerpicking and slide techniques draw on the country blues traditions associated with musici...

Natural Boogie is a 1974 blues album by Chicago guitarist and singer Hound Dog Taylor with his band the HouseRockers. It was released by Alligator Records and follows the group's earlier album Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers. The recordings feature Taylor's electric slide guitar, a second guit...

Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “I Do Not Play No Rock ‘N’ Roll” showcases a pivotal moment in Delta blues history. Released in 1969, this Capitol Records album documents his shift towards electric instrumentation while retaining the core traditions of slide guitar and raw vocal performance. The collect...

Ry Cooder & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt’s “A Meeting by the River” is a celebrated 1993 album showcasing a unique musical partnership. American guitarist Cooder collaborates with Indian slide guitar master Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, blending traditional Indian ragas with blues and rock elements. The project earned...

Mississippi Fred McDowell’s 1960s recordings represent a vital link in the chain of Delta Blues tradition. These acoustic sessions showcase McDowell's distinctive bottleneck slide guitar playing and deeply rooted vocals, offering an authentic glimpse into rural Mississippi music. The album is signif...

"Roughhousin'" is the debut album by the American Chicago blues band Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, released in 1986 on Alligator Records. The record is characterized by its high-energy presentation, raw production, and prominent slide guitar work, drawing heavy influence from the traditional West...

Living with the Law is the debut studio album by American musician Chris Whitley, released in 1991 on Columbia Records. Produced by Malcolm Burn, the album blends roots rock, blues, and alternative country elements. It is characterized by its atmospheric production and Whitley's prominent use of the...

2006 Columbia Records album by slide guitarist Derek Trucks, winner of the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2007, noted for its genre-spanning instrumental depth.

"Joyful Noise" is the second studio album by the American blues-rock group the Derek Trucks Band, released in 2002 on Columbia Records. The album reflects bandleader Derek Trucks' diverse musical influences, blending traditional blues and southern rock with jazz, Eastern music, and Latin rhythms. It...

'Self Made Man' is a 2020 studio album by the American roots rock and blues duo Larkin Poe, consisting of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. The album features the duo's signature slide guitar work and blues-rock sound, with both original compositions and reimagined traditional blues elements. Releas...

Released in 1969 on Columbia Records, Second Winter is a double LP by Texas blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter. The album is historically notable for being issued as a three-sided record with the fourth side left blank, making it the first official three-sided vinyl release in commercial music. The...

Slideways is a 2002 instrumental blues album by American slide guitarist Roy Rogers. The record heavily showcases Rogers' technical mastery of the slide guitar, backed by his regular rhythm section. Primarily consisting of original compositions, the album serves as a showcase for contemporary and de...

Soul Serenade is a 2003 studio album by The Derek Trucks Band, led by slide guitarist Derek Trucks, who was also a member of the Allman Brothers Band. The album blends instrumental blues, jazz, and soul, featuring guest appearances by Gregg Allman on several tracks. Released on OKeh Records, it show...

Ride is an album by British slide guitarist Jack Broadbent, notable for its minimalist approach that highlights his virtuosic guitar work and compelling, rootsy vocal performances.

Black Magic is a 2023 blues-rock album by American guitarist and singer Jared James Nichols. The record reflects Nichols's guitar-centered approach, combining blues phrasing with the volume, distortion, and rhythmic drive associated with hard rock. It is aimed at listeners interested in contemporary...