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4-11-44

4-11-44 is the first new studio album by roots-rock cult favorites the Blasters since 1985, back when they and their friends X were paving the way for a generation of bands that would combine punk's energy and irreverence with traditional American blues, R&B and country. Sadly, 4-11-44 just doesn't...

2005 RS: 2of 5 Stars

Trouble Bound

2002

The Blasters

1981

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Biography

The Blasters led the early-'80s American roots music revival, performing styles from rockabilly and country to blues and R&B. Brothers Phil and Dave Alvin (whose father was a labor organizer) grew up in the L.A. suburb of Downey listening to the music of Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Jimmy Reed, and Elvis Presley. The brothers played in various bands and in 1979 they formed the Blasters, named af...

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