Cold Snap has a stronger R&B direction than Collins's previous Alligator releases, most notably in the presence of a slicker production. That approach doesn't suit him particularly well -- he's at his best when he's just playing the blues, not when he's trying to sing. Nevertheless, he turns out a number of gripping solos, and that is what prevents Cold Snap from being too much of a disappointment.Cold Snap has a stronger R&B direction than Collins's previous Alligator releases, most notably in the presence of a slicker production. That approach doesn't suit him particularly well -- he's at his best when he's just playing the blues, not when he's trying to sing. Nevertheless, he turns out a number of gripping solos, and that is what prevents Cold Snap from being too much of a disappointment.false2025-11-07 17:53:27Cold Snap19861986-01-011986-01-0143BluesChicago BluesTexas Blues116631214385072662524-138d-4cf3-a709-2633ab37476873b8dddb-ec29-4d11-b449-d97fde73f07bb85d9da6-8014-3995-9ad5-06f5270e80a7/media/data/media7/Music/Albert Collins/Cold Snap/folder.jpg/media/data/media7/Music/Albert Collins/Cold Snap/backdrop1.jpgAlbert CollinsAlbert CollinsAlbert Gene Drewery, known as Albert Collins and the Ice Man (October 1, 1932 – November 24, 1993), was an American electric blues guitarist and singer with a distinctive guitar style. He was noted for his powerful playing and his use of altered tunings and a capo. His long association with the Fender Telecaster led to the title "The Master of the Telecaster".