description Dave Alvin - Blackjack David Overview
*Blackjack David* is a 1998 studio album by American singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Alvin, released through Hightone Records. The record sees Alvin returning to the gritty, electric blues and roots rock sounds associated with his earlier work fronting the band The Blasters. Featuring a mix of original compositions and traditional folk and blues arrangements, the album is characterized by its literary storytelling and robust electric guitar instrumentation.
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When was Dave Alvin's "Blackjack David" released?
The album was released in 1998 on Hightone Records. It continued Alvin's tradition of blending blues and roots rock with a strong focus on storytelling.
How does "Blackjack David" compare to Dave Alvin's earlier work with The Blasters?
The album brings back some of the gritty electric guitar style that characterized Alvin's earlier years fronting The Blasters. However, it tempers the punk-adjacent energy of his youth with more mature, literary storytelling.
What record label released "Blackjack David"?
"Blackjack David" was released by Hightone Records, a prominent California-based label. Hightone was highly influential in supporting Americana and roots rock artists during the 1990s.
Is the song "Blackjack David" an original Dave Alvin composition?
The title track is actually Alvin's adaptation of a traditional murder ballad and folk song, often known as "Blackjack Davey." Alvin's album blends these traditional narratives with his original electric blues songwriting.
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