Joe Thomas - Page Boy Shuffle Raw Meat

Review by aRyu Wedhaningrum

Album Review: Page Boy Shuffle Raw Meat by Joe Thomas Joe Thomas’s Page Boy Shuffle Raw Meat is a gritty, no-frills dive into the heart of blues and rhythm & blues. Released under King Records in the UK, this album doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—but it sure knows how to make it spin with style. If you’re into jump blues or just looking for something that’ll get your feet tapping without overthinking it, this one’s worth a listen. The opening track, “Raw Meat,” grabs you right away. It’s got that raw, unpolished energy that feels like Thomas didn’t spend hours tweaking it in the studio—and thank god for that. The guitar licks are sharp but not showy, and the bassline has this steady groove that stays stuck in your head long after the song ends. There’s a moment halfway through where the horns kick in, and honestly? It’s like walking into a smoky bar on a Friday night—chaotic, alive, and kinda perfect. Then there’s “Page Boy Shuffle.” This track leans more into the rhythm & blues side of things, with a shuffle beat that’s infectious as hell. You can almost picture Joe himself leaning back on stage, letting the band do their thing while he croons along. The piano work here deserves a shout-out—it’s playful, unpredictable, and adds just enough flair to keep things interesting. By the time the track winds down, you realize you’ve been nodding your head nonstop. What makes this album stick isn’t perfection—it’s personality. Thomas seems content to let the music breathe, flaws and all, which gives Page Boy Shuffle Raw Meat an authenticity that’s hard to fake. Sure, some transitions feel a bit rough around the edges, but that only adds to its charm. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I hit play, but by the end, I found myself grinning like an idiot. Blues albums like this don’t come around often anymore—ones that remind you music doesn’t need to be polished to feel real. Now excuse me while I go see if my local record store still stocks vinyl from King Records… because this one deserves a spot on the shelf.

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Artist: Joe Thomas
Album: Page Boy Shuffle Raw Meat

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Track	Duration	Preview
Page Boy Shuffle
Raw Meat

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Page Boy Shuffle, Joe Thomas & His Orch. King 4299

Joe Thomas - Raw Meat (1950)

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45-4299 / 45-4385

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King Records

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Vinyl
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1949 and 1950 recordings
Page Boy Shuffle is actually by The Todd Rhodes Orchestra ( artist 320600 ) and was originally issued on 'Sensation' ( label 493578 Sensation ) , but is mis-credited to Joe Thomas as was the original King issue when they licensed the recording in 1950
Issued circa 2005

About Joe Thomas

American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and occasional vocalist, born June 19, 1909 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania; died August 3, 1986 in Kansas City, Kansas. Notable performances include: "Baby Won't You Please Come Home

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Joseph Vankert Thomas

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J. Thomas
Joe Thomas & Ensemble
Joe Thomas His Sax And His Orchestra
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Here’s something cool: The album *Page Boy Shuffle Raw Meat* by Joe Thomas is a hidden gem in the Blues scene. It mixes Jump Blues and Rhythm & Blues with raw energy. Released in the UK under King Records, it keeps things simple yet powerful. The tracks "Raw Meat" and "Page Boy Shuffle" capture that gritty, old-school vibe. It’s like stepping back into a smoky club in the 1950s. Not many people know about it, but those who do rave about its authentic sound.