Best of the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils CD ** MEGA RARE ** Mint Joe Crane

Best of the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils CD ** MEGA RARE ** Mint Joe Crane Listed New on Amazon for $547. Like New Amazon Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfies like cool water to parched lips. Those who are not familiar with the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils have missed out. They were a great West Coast band, led by the late (and very talented) Joe Crane. He and core band mates Glenn Walters, Richard Green and John Rewind turned out some great soulful rock, with toe-tapping rhythms and tasty musicianship. Sort of like Creedence Clearwater meets the Subdudes, but with a slightly rawer edge. This small-label compilation offers most of the band's best tunes, culled from their four albums. While there is not one even mediocre (much less 'bad') tune on the disc, standouts include the rousing 'Too Hot to Handle' (which got some national airplay in 1972), 'Safe in Their Homes', 'All Tore Down' and the best version of Dylan's 'Tangled Up in Blue' you've ever heard. If you remember the Hoodoos, then you'll love this 17 song collection. If you've never heard them, but like the musical real McCoy, then get this while you can. 1 Safecracker 4:02 2 Too Hot To Handle 3:00 3 All Tore Down 3:23 4 Crazy 'Bout the Ladies 4:35 5 Greenlight 2:56 6 Tangled Up In Blue 6:11 7 Lotta Fine Mama 2:43 8 Bullfrog Holler 3:18 9 Gypsy Fly 5:45 10 Sea Of Love 3:10 11 Louisiana Line 4:17 12 Get You Somebody New 3:51 13 Four Set Blues 2:35 14 You Can't Fool Me 4:01 15 Milltown Gambler 3:45 16 Snake Doctor 2:54 17 Safe in Their Homes 3:13