''Reckless'' is an album by the American

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guitarist and singer

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, released in 1997.

Critical reception

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, for

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, 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" (

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) - 3:45 #"You Can Run but You Can't Hide" (

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) - 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" (duet with

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)- 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" (

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) - 6:13 #"I'm Back" - 4:12

Personnel

Musicians *

– 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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reckless (Luther Allison Album) 1997 albums Alligator Records albums Luther Allison albums