Chicken Skin Music

Ry Cooder's fifth studio album, "Chicken Skin Music," is a captivating blend of blues, country blues, Americana, country rock, and roots rock, released in 1976. This 39-minute journey showcases Cooder's exceptional musicianship and his ability to weave together diverse musical influences into a cohesive and engaging whole. The album features a mix of original tracks and covers, including the soulful "The Bourgeois Blues," the upbeat "I Got Mine," and the tender "Stand by Me." Cooder's slide guitar work is particularly noteworthy, adding a distinctive texture to each track. The album also includes collaborations with Hawaiian musicians Gabby Pahinui and Leland Atta Isaacs, adding a unique cultural dimension to the record. "Chicken Skin Music" is a testament to Ry Cooder's versatility and his enduring impact on the roots rock and blues genres.