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Luck of the Draw

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Bonnie Raitt

Release Date June 24, 1991
'Luck of the draw' was the follow-up to the 'comeback' record 'Nick of Time', it was also produced by Don Was and follows a similar template. However, it was even more successful than 'Nick of Time' selling seven million copies and spawning two US top 20 singles. The title track is a brooding Paul Brady song and another Brady song "Not the only one" is also included, with both songs having a folky/Celtic feel that make them slightly different to Bonnie's increasingly AOR sound. Elsewhere Bonnie turns to songwriters like John Hiaitt for "No business" and Womack and Womack for "Good man, good woman" - performed as a duo with Delbert McClinton. For me the two real highlights are "I can't make you love me" a beautiful, bittersweet ballad with great ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 102
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Live Bootleg Series Vol.2

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Johnny Winter

Release Date May 19, 2008
'Luck of the draw' was the follow-up to the 'comeback' record 'Nick of Time', it was also produced by Don Was and follows a similar template. However, it was even more successful than 'Nick of Time' selling seven million copies and spawning two US top 20 singles. The title track is a brooding Paul Brady song and another Brady song "Not the only one" is also included, with both songs having a folky/Celtic feel that make them slightly different to Bonnie's increasingly AOR sound. Elsewhere Bonnie turns to songwriters like John Hiaitt for "No business" and Womack and Womack for "Good man, good woman" - performed as a duo with Delbert McClinton. For me the two real highlights are "I can't make you love me" a beautiful, bittersweet ballad with great ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 103
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Phenomenal Ruthie Foster

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Ruthie Foster

Release Date September 01, 2008
I had never heard of Ruthie Foster and went to her session at the Cambridge Folk Festival 2007 more or lees by chance. Wow - what a knock out. Ruthie stole the show and had the whole audience in the palm of her hand. She was sensational! With her roots in gospel she has absorbed other styles and with a vocal power and a sensitivity few can match she is a rounded artist of great accomplishment. I bought this album at the Festival and was almost put off by the title - few artists deserve the adjective "Phenomenal" - but she surely does. I love the way the instrumentation on some of the tracks are into modern jazz while the purity of her voice shines through.

A truly wonderful album.

CD-Charts Position 104
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Keb Mo'

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Keb' Mo'

Release Date November 02, 1998
This is probably one of Keb's best albums. It has his usual Robert Johnson influenced playing and great vocals. This album has some great blues and is very laid back. 'Come On In My kitchen' is especially good and this album rates as one of my favourites of Kebs. A great place to start if your new to Keb Mo, or even if you're new to blues.

CD-Charts Position 105
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Get Me Some

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Jeff Healey

Release Date May 01, 2002
This album is awesome. Simple as. The quality of the songs, the guitarplay, everything basically, is just so good that it's hard to believe. In fact, if you asked me to pick my favourite song off it, I'd be stumped. "My Life Story" is awesome, as is "Macon Georgia Blue"...but for heartfelt emotion, you can't go far wrong with "Rachel's Song" which takes on a really poignant edge following his untimely death earlier this year. Jeff may be dead, but his music will live on. Vaya con dios Jeff.

CD-Charts Position 106
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Shades

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: J.J. Cale

Release Date December 31, 1993
After the relative polish of '5', J. J. Cale reclaimed some of the smoky ambience of earlier albums with this 1980 offering. The blues of 'Shades' leans a little toward jazz with the five-minute instrumentals, 'Pack My Jack' and 'Cloudy Day', but both of these, especially the sax on the latter are superb. 'Runaround' is of a similar style. The more familiar blues/boogie is represented on 'Deep Dark Dungeon' and 'Love Has Been Gone', which features some great guitar interplay. 'What Do You Expect' is a funkier track, while 'Wish I Had Not Said That' is a slower, more reflective item. On some of the tracks, Christine Lakeland adds an almost whispering harmony vocal which has a slightly eerie effect. Meanwhile, 'Mama Don't' lends a touch of humour and ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 107
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Anyway the Wind Blows

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Bill Wyman, The Rhythm Kings

Release Date October 05, 1998
I heard a snippett of this on the Paul Jones program on Radio2, worth a try I thought! The CD is so good I've bought the other two albums in the trilogy as well. If you like melodic blues with a good beat, performed with enjoyment by a group of talented friends then this one is for you. "Struttin our stuff" is the first one, not quite so good as this one but still excellent, and "Groovin" is the third, possibly the best.

CD-Charts Position 108
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Prisoner of a Dream

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Walter Trout

Release Date October 21, 1991
After two decades as a side man for the likes of John Mayall and John Lee Hooker, Walter Trout finally signed a recording contract of his own. His early albums, including this one, were distributed only in Europe and not in his native America. Trout has said in interviews that he feels that he could have done a better job on them but I cannot agree with him. This album approaches perfection as an exposition of magnificent electric blues.

The CD, contains eleven tracks, including one bonus track, of the most powerful blues rock that I have ever heard. The opening track, "Prisoner of a Dream" is one of my favourite electric blues/rock songs of all time. It combines great guitar solos and a strong bass line all topped with terrific ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 109
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Travelog

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: J.J. Cale

Release Date March 01, 1994
I admit i really like J.J.Cale.I think he stands there as a reference point
to show us all, how good music can be made with a minimum of resourses and a
maximum of talent.He will never sell out,he will never produce a record of
cheap moments.His guitar playing is just a lesson to all guitar players of
how to create the right mood with -just- the right chords.And in this album,
he has given us another masterpiece-easily among his 10 best songs."Tijuana" is a political song and an emotional dynamite.A song that
could be written by Michelle Shocked.Just play it loud and you will know...

CD-Charts Position 110
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Heavy Picks: The Robert Cray Band Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: The Robert Cray Band

Release Date December 06, 1999
I think this is a great cd and an excellent introduction to Robert Cray.
What I like about him is not just his ability to play but also he has a very good voice and range of vocals.