Honestly, I preferred the more spare, raw acoustic Hooker. Hooker is a true artist, though, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the album, alongside earlier work. I'll give it another go around....
Hey Mike -- Have you worked out any songs? What guitar do you have? I have a Takamine, but I can't remember the model. I love it. Very fast... but goes out of tune very fast, too. :laugh:
Two other albums that came to mind. For some reason, I was reminded of Elmore James, one of the great slide players, and wanted to recommend:
Elmore James/Brim - Whose Muddy Shoes
Elmore James - The Sky is Crying
There are some compilation albums on a label called Fire and Enjoy. Worth...
WRT to format, everything I recommended is available on CD, except maybe Alone. I've got that on vinyl, and can't remember seeing it on CD. Could be wrong.
Say what do you know/There Slim Harpo. :)
Slim Harpo Rainin In My Heart
Also see...
Charley Patton - Anything you can get your hands on. Acheivement is likely greater than the more popularly known Robert Johnson.
Blind Willie Johnson -- Praise God I'm Satisfied
Muddy Waters Complete...