King Albert in Bloomington, MN

Rebounding slightly from the nadir of
Albert
,
Albert King
delivered
King Albert
, a record that at least sticks to the tough, soul-inflected blues that made his reputation. Granted, the sound of the album is entirely too polished, but there is genuine grit in the performances and some strong songs, such as
"You Upset Me Baby"
and "Good Time Charlie," on the record. That may be enough for some hardcore fans to give a listen, but they should be forewarned that even those inspired moments aren't enough to make
a worthwhile release. ~ Thom Owens