description Albert Collins - Cold Snap Overview
Cold Snap is a 1986 studio album by the American Texas blues guitarist Albert Collins, released by Alligator Records. The record captures Collins's raw, aggressive Telecaster guitar style backed by a full horn section and several guest vocalists. It achieved significant critical acclaim, notably winning the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Recording at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987.
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When was Albert Collins's Cold Snap released?
Cold Snap was released in 1986 by Alligator Records. It was the seventh and final album Albert Collins recorded for the label.
What guitar sound is Albert Collins known for on Cold Snap?
Collins plays his sharp, aggressive Telecaster style with clipped phrases, icy tone, and forceful bends. The album presents that guitar sound alongside a full rhythm section and prominent horn arrangements.
Who provides the horn section on Cold Snap?
The Uptown Horns contribute horn parts to the album. Alligator Records notes that the New York group had also worked with artists including Robert Plant and James Brown.
Which song is a good introduction to Cold Snap?
Lights Are On But Nobody's Home is one of the album's best-known tracks and a clear showcase for Collins's vocal and Telecaster attack. It is a useful starting point for listeners who want the record's combination of Texas blues, horns, and hard-edged electric guitar.
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