Reckless is an album by the American blues guitarist and singer Luther Allison, released in 1997.
Critical reception
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."
Track listing All tracks composed by Luther Allison and James Solberg; except where indicated "Low Down and Dirty" (Bernard Allison) - 3:45 "You Can Run but You Can't Hide" (Paul Butterfield, Henry Glover) - 3:32 "Living in the House of the Blues" (Jerry Williams) - 5:32 "You Can, You Can" - 3:42 "Will It Ever Change?" - 5:09 "Just As I Am" (Sandy Carroll)- 4:55 "There Comes a Time" - 4:12 "Drowning at the Bottom" - 3:54 "Playin' a Losin' Game" (B. Allison, L. Allison) - 5:30 "It's a Blues Thing" - 5:40 "Cancel My Check" - 4:19 "Pain in the Streets" - 4:43 "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (Deadric Malone) - 6:13 "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 YearChartPosition1997Billboard Top Blues Albums12
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