122. Dr. John, The Night Tripper | Gris-Gris (1968)

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Wikipedia Entry

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Tracks

1. Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
2. Danse Kalinda Ba Doom
3. Mama Roux
4. Danse Fambeaux
5. Croker Courtbullion
6. Jump Sturdy
7. I Walk On Guilded Splinters

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Gris-Gris is a unique album. This is what Captain Beefheart's music might sound like if it were filtered through the bayous of Louisiana.

I like this album. The New Orleans style of rhythm and blues creates an eerie sound and mood. It's an interesting sound, but too much of this type of music would get old quickly. It's certainly worth listening to simply for its unique style.

The stand out songs are: Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, Mama Roux, Danse Fambeaux and I Walk On Guilded Splinters.

★★★★★★★★★☆