This is an incredible documentary of gospel, blues and soul. It's easy to find a good blues song to squint your face to, but finding a handful of these tracks—let alone 27 of them—is a rarity. Collected from past Victor Studios recordings, the songs span between 1902 and 1954. This isn't necessarily an easy listen, but it's one of important note. The history behind this is rich: From old gospel quartets to groups of women singing with every ounce of their being... This is an important glimpse into the beginnings of rock and roll. We've seen the clips of Elvis shaking, now listen to the shakes that inspired him to get up and spread it to the world.
Editors' ratings — Doug 3/5, David 3.5/5
