Instruct: Classify an Amazon review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: one of the best contemporary blues albums...

This is a great album on every level. Sound, energy, recording, performance, musicianship, content. The sound is raw and real. No fancy effects or B.S. The songs are all cleverly written with the Icepicks humor and sharp wit shining thru. I really love the original nature of his stuff. Never taking things too seriously and always spinning a colorful tale. James is a true original in every way and his sense of style and humor come thru on this album...very original. If you're looking to pick up another one of his albums you won't be disappointed in, get "Two sides to every story" as well. It's just as good.