Otis Rush Albums (18)
'Otis Rush Live... And In Concert from San Francisco'
Release Date 1/1/2006
Tracks 7
Label Blues Express, Inc.
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What The Critics Say
Another solid live set. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
'Any Place I'm Going'
Release Date 8/11/1998
Tracks 11
Label House of Blues
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What The Critics Say
This album on the House of Blues label is a bit smoother and more slickly produced (by Rush and famed Memphis producer Willie Mitchell) than Rush's classic, rough-edged Chess recordings, but there's still plenty here to like. With a solid horn section backing him on most cuts, Rush gets ample room to show off his razor-sharp guitar chops. And his distinctive, emotionally charged voice remains a true blues treasure. In addition to his own no-nonsense originals, Rush draws on some familiar tunes from classic soul and blues performers like Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nappy Brown, and Little Milton. ~ Joel Roberts, All Music Guide
'Live in Japan 1986'
Release Date 1/1/1994
Tracks 10
Label Castle/Sequel
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'Ain't Enough Comin' In'
Release Date 1/1/1994
Tracks 12
Label Mercury
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What The Critics Say
With sympathetic production from John Porter, a great lineup of players who follow him every bluesy turn of the way and a dozen well chosen pieces of material, Rush wipes the unispired album slate clean with this one. Everything that makes Otis a unique master of his form is here to savor, from his passionate vocals to the shimmering finger vibrato he applies to the liquid tones of his Fender Stratocaster. While Rush has tackled some of this material on other outings, never has it been served up so passionately as it is here. Even the re-cut of his famous Duke 45 "Homework" burns with a new intensity that makes you believe that this is one opportunity that Rush -- at least this time -- refused to let go by the boards. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
'Live at the Chicago Blues Festival'
Release Date 4/1/1993
Tracks 8
Label Quicksilver
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What The Critics Say
Who knows where these live tracks were done, or when? If the sound wasn't so bad, they'd rate with his better concert efforts. It also includes latter-day Little Walter sides which are less inspired. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
This mixes gems and alternate takes previously issued on a limited edition Blue Horizon LP. The Rush Cobra material has been issued and reissued so much that you can get burned with the various titles and editions floating around. This is aimed more at the completists and Rush freaks than the general consumer. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Low-key collection of standards. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Recorded in France back in 1977, this ten-song set finds Otis backed by strong trio support throughout in a delightfully engaged performance. Though several live albums exist on him, seldom has his declamatory vocals and stinging left-handed upside down guitar style been so well documented. Rush puts forth solo after solo, each with its own unique set of twists and turns, making this a veritable textbook of what he does best. Inspired listening and highly recommended. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
