John Lee Hooker – The Healer (1989)

Tracks:
01. The Healer
02. I'm in the Mood
03. Baby Lee
04. Cuttin' Out
05. Think Twice Before You Go
06. Sally Mae
07. That's Alright
08. Rockin' Chair
09. My Dream
10. No Substitute

    John Lee Hooker – vocals, guitar, steel guitar
    Carlos Santana – guitar
    Chepito Areas – timbales
    Armando Peraza – congas
    Ndugu Chancler – drums
    Chester Thompson – keyboards, synthesizers
    Bonnie Raitt – vocals, slide guitar
    Roy Rogers – guitar, slide guitar
    Scott Mathews – drums
    Robert Cray – guitar
    Richard Cousins – bass
    Henry Vestine – guitar
    Larry Taylor – bass
    Fito de la Parra – drums
    Charlie Musselwhite – harmonica
    Cesar Rosas – guitar
    David Hidalgo – guitar, accordion
    Louie Pérez – drums
    Conrad Lozano – bass
    Steve Berlin – saxophone
    George Thorogood – guitar
    Steve Ehrmann – bass

The Healer was a major comeback for John Lee Hooker. Featuring a wide array of guest stars, including Bonnie Raitt, Johnnie Johnson, and Los Lobos, The Healer captured widespread media attention because of all the superstar musicians involved in its production. Unfortunately, that long guest list is what makes the album a fairly unengaging listen. Certainly there are moments were it clicks, but that's usually when the music doesn't greatly expand on his stripped-down boogie. The other moments are professional, but not exciting. It's a pleasant listen, but never quite an engaging one. ---Thom Owens, AMG

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