I'd Rather Suck My Thumb
# 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.

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

## Track listing

    All compositions by Mel Brown except as indicated
* "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" (Charles Wright) – 5:36
* "Troubles" – 5:20
* "Dixie" (Dan Emmett) – 4:27

   * Recorded in Los Angeles, California on March 21, 1968

## Personnel

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