I'd Rather Suck My Thumb

I'd Rather Suck My Thumb is the fourth album by American blues guitarist Mel Brown recorded in 1969 for the Impulse! label.

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 2 stars.

Track listing

"I'd Rather Suck My Thumb" – 5:33
"Scorpio" – 6:30
"Eighteen Pounds of Unclean Chitlings" – 11:10
"You Got Me Hummin'" – 4:15
"Do Your Thing" – 5:36
"Troubles" – 5:20
"Dixie" – 4:27

Recorded in Los Angeles, California at Vault Recording Studios or Soul Recording Studios during July, August and October 1969

Personnel

Mel Brown – guitar, vocals
Matthew Kelly – harmonica
Clifford Coulter – organ, electric piano
Johnny Carswell – organ
Bob West – electric bass
Gregg Ferber – drums