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Back To The Blues

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by: Gary Moore

Release Date February 26, 2008
The master guitarist returned to what I feel is his best genre on this album, the blues - and nobody plays it quite like Gary. I'm appreciating these blues albums of Gary's more and more of late, other forms of music just don't seem to hit the spot. Keep 'em coming! I'd love one album and a tour every year...

CD-Charts Position 82
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Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Taj Mahal

Release Date July 14, 2003
This cd is one of Mahal's better works.It contains his own works as well as blues standards,my favourites being Stagger Lee and Candy Man.The line up is the same as the debut album which I also recomend,Taj Mahal.His later work I found hit and miss.
So go ahead and buy

CD-Charts Position 83
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Relentless

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by: Walter Trout

Release Date September 22, 2003
I've only ever seen Walter Trout band playing live, and decided to plump for this being my first album purchas of theirs...

What can a say - six songs in listening and very impressed by the quality of the songs, guitar playing, keyboards, drums and bass.

CD-Charts Position 84
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Twenty

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

Release Date February 26, 2008
I am a great admirer of this under-rated bluesman.When I first listened to the cd it did nothing at all,then after a couple of
plays...it is exquisite ,superb songs,what a voice,guitar phrasing and overall production.
This is superb musicianship from a man who's paid his dues!
Go buy !

CD-Charts Position 85
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Blues On The Bayou

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: B.B. King

Release Date March 20, 1999
Doesn't immediately appeal but theres some typical BB King stuff on here. It's worth buying but wouldn't necessarily top my list of must haves.
Production wise the sound suffers on some tracks from over use of Hammond organ and horns. Other-wise this is a laid back collection of enjoyable bluesy stuff. Not really too demanding for the artist, nothing new or challenging for the listener, Mr King doing his stuff, no fluff, just pounding blues.

CD-Charts Position 86
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Lie To Me

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Jonny Lang

Release Date September 11, 1997
Jonny Lang has a great voice & can clearly play guitar well. However, the material on this cd is "thin" & doesn't really stand up to sustained playing; there are no nuances which emerge after several plays which, I believe, is the hallmark of a really good cd.
If you are an extensive collector of this genre then this should probably be in your collection however if you are looking for an outstanding blues-rock cd,look elsewhere

CD-Charts Position 87
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Luck of the Draw

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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 piano from ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 88
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The Ultimate Collection

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by: Bb King

Release Date March 28, 2005
Featuring all of BB King's most famous and catchy songs, this large 21-song collection is ordered chronologically, making it interesting to hear his stlye develop and voice mature, with the music spanning a fifty year period.
The focus of this compilation seems to be on his singing and the songs themselves, with little attention to his guitar playing. I would therefore suggest to hardcore Blues fans to give this one a miss.
But for those who are not familiar with BB's music and are looking for a good introduction, this CD is certainly an excellent choice. The CD-case also contains a small illustrated booklet about BB King's career which was a nice addition.

CD-Charts Position 89
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Champagne and Grits

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Little Axe

Release Date September 20, 2004
I've had this CD for a month or so, and it has taken a few listenings to realise how fantastic it is. I found it not as immediately accessible as Little Axe's earlier work at first, but now I think it is the best thing Skip McDonald has done so far. Part of that comes from his collaborators - check out in particular "Go Away Devil" - an extraordinary fusion of blues and dub with Junior Delgado; and "All In The Same Boat" - lyrics and singing by Chris Difford (of Squeeze, for those of you old enough to remember). Pure poetry.

So, music fans, give it a few listens before making a judgement.

Oh, and by the way, thank you Skip,

CD-Charts Position 90
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New Breed R&B: Soulful 60's Blues for Today's Dancers

CD-Charts > Music > Modern Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 30, 2001
If you buy no other album this year buy this one...a cliche maybe, but in this instance fully deserved. The price of this collection is worth it for the title track and track number 3 alone...if you don't get up and shake your thang to this you must be either deaf or dead, (or possibly both). I have yet to take this cd out the stereo since I bought it. Do your ears a favour and buy this album.