Heavy Picks: The Robert Cray Band Collection

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Heavy Picks is a 1999 blues rock collection from The Robert Cray Band that surveys the guitarist’s recording career from his early independent work through his time with Mercury Records. Robert Cray built a distinctive sound by blending blues with R&B and soul elements, earning crossover appeal that extended beyond traditional blues audiences. This retrospective showcases his strengths as both a guitarist and songwriter, featuring standout tracks like “Smoking Gun,” “Playin’ In The Dirt,” and “Bad Influence” alongside other highlights such as “Phone Booth,” “Right Next Door (Because Of Me),” and “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark.” With fourteen songs total, the collection serves as an accessible entry point for listeners new to Cray’s work while demonstrating the consistency that sustained his presence in both pop and blues markets.

This is a CD release on Mercury Records containing the full track listing. A used copy of Heavy Picks gives you a chance to explore one of blues music’s most commercially successful artists without the cost of a new purchase.