John Lee Hooker Boom Boom [Shout! Factory Bonus Tracks]

3.5 Stars - Very Good - "...showcases both his brooding and boogieing styles effectively.... John Lee proves he's lost none of his musical vitality forty-five years after recording his first hit..."
4 Stars - Excellent - "...If you ever need evidence to support the 'older you are the better you get' theory of artistic development, call John Lee Hooker as Exhibit A..."
"...there's nothing new about the studio strategy...Nor is there anything especially novel about the songs, which manage to sound old even when they're not. Naw, it's just the usual for John Lee--and isn't that reason enough to listen?..."
Vox (12/92, p.95) - 9 - Excellent Plus - "...reveals surprising power...Throughout, Hooker plays and sings with a vigor that belies his age. By any standards, this is prime John Lee Hooker, reaching back to the roots of his inspiration to create a contemporary triumph..."
7 - Very Good - "...The only surprising thing about Hooker's new album is that, after all these years, he can render