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Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date:
August 24, 2004
Studio:
Premier Artists
Number Of Discs:
1
Average Customer Rating:
based on 35 reviews
Description:
Guitar hero Bonamassa may have dropped the "Smokin'" prefix from his performing name that he carried as a teenager, but he still specializes in superheated fret work. And for him, the faster it is, the better. Bonamassa sought to showcase the "heavier side of blues" on his fourth studio recording, emphasizing the approach used by the classic English blues-rockers. And he does just that with a hyperactive "Travellin' South" that Ten Years After would have been proud to claim and a hard-edged remake of the B.B. King hit "Never Make Your Move Too Soon". The title track, a Blind Faith favorite, is transformed into a frenetic live jam while Lowell Fulson's "Reconsider Baby", a staple of Bonamassa's live show, is given an extended workout and features some of his most potent blues licks. Sometimes Bonamassa is in too much of a hurry for his own good, but his penchant for speed works especially well on a couple of instrumentals. He races through "Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat", a country-flavored tribute to mentor Danny Gatton, and the rapid-fire, Al Di Meola-influenced closer "Faux Mantini." --Michael Point
Track Listing:
1.
Never Make Your Move Too Soon
2.
Travellin' South - Joe Bonamassa, Collins, Gwendolyn
3.
Junction 61
4.
Reconsider Baby - Joe Bonamassa, Fulson, Lowell
5.
Around the Bend
6.
Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat
7.
When She Dances
8.
Had to Cry Today - Joe Bonamassa, Winwood, Steve
9.
The River
10.
When the Sun Goes Down
11.
Faux Mantini
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Had to cry todayNov 03, 2008 ENERGY!!! Excellent technique and delivery. Powerful guitarist who is equally alive using accoustic or electric guitar. Bravo!!!!
Joe Bonamassa - No Need To Cry Over This OneSep 08, 2008 Joe's 4th album is another killer blues rock disc. There is more rock than blues to be found on this one, which puts some of Joe's fans off a bit, but this is more really great stuff. Joe seems to incorporate more acoustic and slide elements on this one, and there is even a rockabilly almost country influence to be found as well. Some of these tracks remind me of Swedish guitar phenom Mads Erikson in style. I don't really have a lot more to say about this one other than it is another rock solid album from an incredibly talented guy.
Cryin' the BluesMay 09, 2007 Joe's tearful cry for the blues is a must hear that will bring a tear to a true cryer for the blues.
another great listenJan 29, 2007 Joe proves he can play any genre with masterful touch. What a pleasant diversion for the king of blues guitar!
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"JUMPING JOE" WAS MEANT TO SING THE BLUES! NOT THIS!Jan 17, 2007 If you're looking for some of "Jumping Joe's" classic blues (See Rick "Shaq" Goldstein's previous FIVE STAR review of "BLUES DELUXE"!) this is not the CD for you. If you want middle of the road rock guitar, and not the full "smoldering, cauldron, of thunder and lightning, guttural, volcanic, power, vocals, that "Jumping Joe", is capable of, this is for you. For a true "Jumping Joe" blues fan, the only thing this CD will do for you, is complete, your collection of his music, and you won't wonder if you missed something. In closing, a personal note to "Jumping Joe: "please record more classic electric blues! When you put out something like "Blues Deluxe" you are truly the greatest living electric blues man under 70 years old! This CD is beneath you and your loyal blues, "street gang!"
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