Reckless (Luther Allison album)

Reckless
Studio album by Luther Allison
Released	March 25, 1997
Genre	Blues
Length	65:18
Label	Alligator
Producer	Jim Gaines
Luther Allison chronology
Live in Montreux (1996) Reckless (1997) Live in Chicago (1999)

Reckless is an album by the American blues guitarist and singer Luther Allison, released in 1997.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings	[2]
Uncut	[3]

Cub Koda, for AllMusic, stated: "Luther's third album for Alligator finds the 50-something bluesman truly at the peak of his powers. His superb guitar playing has never been more focused, and his singing shows a fervent shouter in full command ... The production by Jim Gaines delivers a modern-sounding album that stays firmly in the blues tradition while giving full vent to Luther's penchant for blending soul, rock and funk grooves into his musical stew." ^[1]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Luther Allison and James Solberg; except where indicated

1. "Low Down and Dirty" (Bernard Allison) - 3:45
2. "You Can Run but You Can't Hide" (Paul Butterfield, Henry Glover) - 3:32
3. "Living in the House of the Blues" (Jerry Williams) - 5:32
4. "You Can, You Can" - 3:42
5. "Will It Ever Change?" - 5:09
6. "Just As I Am" (Sandy Carroll)- 4:55
7. "There Comes a Time" - 4:12
8. "Drowning at the Bottom" - 3:54
9. "Playin' a Losin' Game" (B. Allison, L. Allison) - 5:30
10. "It's a Blues Thing" - 5:40
11. "Cancel My Check" - 4:19
12. "Pain in the Streets" - 4:43
13. "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (Deadric Malone) - 6:13
14. "I'm Back" - 4:12

Personnel

Musicians

• Luther Allison – guitar, vocals
• Lloyd Allison – drums
• Kurt Clayton – electric piano
• Ken Faltinson – bass
• Marla Glen – harmonica
• Willie Hayes – drums
• Wayne Jackson – trombone, trumpet
• Darin James – drums
• Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
• Steve Potts – drums
• Dave Smith – bass
• James Solberg – guitar
• Rick Steff – organ, piano
• Mike Vlahakis – organ, piano

Production

• Produced by Jim Gaines

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Position
1997	Billboard Top Blues Albums	12

References

1. Koda, Cub. "Reckless". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
2. Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings . Penguin. p. 6. ISBN   978-0-140-51384-4.
3. Slaven, Neil (June 1997). "Luther Allison: Reckless". Uncut . No. 1. p. 105.