description Magic Slim - Scufflin' Overview
Scufflin' is a blues album by American guitarist and singer Magic Slim, whose recordings are closely associated with Chicago's electric blues tradition. The music centers on amplified guitar, a direct vocal delivery, and a rhythm section designed for the sustained groove of a blues band rather than polished pop production. It is suited to listeners studying postwar Chicago blues and to audiences seeking a traditional electric-blues performance led by guitar and voice.
help Magic Slim - Scufflin' FAQ
Who recorded Magic Slim's Scufflin'?
The album is credited to Magic Slim and the Teardrops, not Magic Slim as a solo artist alone. It was released by Blind Pig Records in 1996. [Apple Music lists the 1996 Blind Pig release](https://music.apple.com/us/album/scufflin/3857893).
What kind of blues is Scufflin'?
It is raw, electric Chicago blues with the direct feel of a barroom performance. The focus is Magic Slim's guitar and vocal attack rather than polished crossover production.
How long is Magic Slim's Scufflin'?
The album contains 12 songs and runs for about 40 minutes. That makes it a compact full-length record rather than a short blues single or live EP.
Does Scufflin' feature Jake Dawson?
Yes, the 1996 album is associated with the post-Primer Teardrops lineup that included guitarist and singer Jake Dawson. Magic Slim remains the central voice and guitarist throughout the record.
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