I've Never been a muddy fan either. Couldn't tell you why mind.

I think the key to getting into the blues is to get a couple of good compilations. Most of the best blues tunes were by artists who maybe only recorded one or two sides, pre-lp days.

Try to grab the soundtrack to Scorsese Presents the Blues. I think it comes in both a one disc or two disc set.

Howlin' Wolf - CV Wine... top five song of all time for me for sure.