Sam's Place

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  • Genre: Blues, Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Funk.
  • Influenced by: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, The Band, J.J. Cale, New Orleans Jazz
  • Similar artists: The Allman Brothers Band, The Band, Derek Trucks Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov't Mule.
  • About this album: "Sam's Place" is Little Feat's 13th studio album. It's their first studio album in twelve years and their first to feature slide guitarist Scott Sharrard and drummer Tony Leone. The album is a tribute to the blues, with percussionist Sam Clayton taking center stage as lead vocalist. And it's a JAM.
  • Metacritic Score: 78 (generally favorable reviews).
  • Grammy Nominations: Best Traditional Blues Album.
  • Song To Sample: "Milkman," the opening track, a powerful and soulful blues number that showcases Clayton's vocals and the band's tight musicianship.
  • Trivia Bonus: "Sam's Place" was recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, Tennessee, the legendary studio where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and many other iconic artists recorded.