Completely Well

The Thrill Is Gone became a massive chart success due to this record, securing its place within blues history. It marks a daring change for the King of the Blues, demonstrating his ability to reach wide audiences while staying committed to his core style.

Tracking within New York, the sound gravitates toward a slick, soulful R&B aesthetic that appears both refined and unvarnished. The arrangements nicely support those stinging guitar lines, noting a shift where traditional blues collided with the sophisticated studio finishes of the late sixties.