The Way of the World

Even when he was singing "Young Man's Blues" in the '50s, Mose Allison came off like a sly, grouchy old ironist. On his first studio album in 12 years, the blues pianist's voice has caught up with his attitude; he's now 82, but his sardonic wit and clipped delivery retain their sting.

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