Canned Heat - Reheated (1988)

Reheated is the twelfth album by Canned Heat, released in 1988. It features two members of the band's classic lineup, Fito de la Parra and Larry Taylor. Two new members, accomplished musicians, have been added to revamp the band's sound without straying from the original spirit of the band. Among the titles, "Bullfrog Blues" was originally on the B-side of the first single recorded by Canned Heat in 1967; "Built for Comfort" by Willie Dixon was popularized by Howlin' Wolf; "Take Me to the River" is a R&B/soul song which has been recorded by artists such as Al Green and Talking Heads; and Tom Waits's "Gunstreet Girl" is played with a remarkable drive. This album is representative of Canned Heat's efforts to create their own music from various sources.

Originally released in Europe, this features a reconstituted Canned Heat lineup from 1988. Drummer Fito de la Parra and bassist Larry Taylor are the only two left over from the old days, but that doesn't seem much of a problem here, as top-flight guitar work from Junior Watson and James Thornbury drives these songs right along. There's a nice, organic feel to many of the tracks, with minimal production on some providing a welcome rough touch. There's a fine remake of "Bull Frog Blues" aboard, but tracks like "Hucklebuck," "(So Fine) Betty Jean," "I Love to Rock and Roll," and "Mercury Blues" are the big tickets here. One of the group's best latter-day albums. ~ All Music

Track List

01. Looking For The Party [3:48]
02. Driftin' [2:49]
03. I'm Watching You [5:20]
04. Bullfrog Blues [2:59]
05. Hucklebuck [4:48]
06. Mercury Blues [3:17]
07. Gunstreet Girl [3:50]
08. I Love To Rock & Roll [2:38]
09. So Fine (Betty Jean) [5:08]
10. Take Me To The River [4:10]
11. Red Headed Woman [3:58]
12. Built For Comfort [3:48]