A Gypsy Woman Told me is a truly stunning album. It is weird music that revels in its weirdness. Les six premiers mois de l'année nous ont offert leur lot de disques de qualité. The third album by the English songwriter Lianne La Havas cycles through a failed romance — starting and ending with a break — in songs brimming with poised musicality. They are raw, unpolished and ragged. This is their first release together, but ‘100 years’ sounds as effortless and organic as something you’d expect from friends with a decades-long history of collaboration. Guy Davis, Fabrizio Poggi: Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train, Ian Zack, Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest, Michael Corcoran, Ghost Notes: Pioneering Spirits of Texas Music. The album’s closer, ‘Rock and Roll for the soul’ is just that. But then again, strange is a word the listener would likely use a lot when describing Fantasic Negrito. Burning Witches - Dance With The Devil. But then again, Stronger Than Strong isn’t just an exercise in navel-gazing and indeed, the upbeat love ballad ‘I Can See Your Light Shine’ offers the best illustration of the blues at its happiest. Earns its titular exclamation point with rousing and energetic blues anthems that echo the very best of the genre’s piano pioneers. Walkin' With Friends The Night Walkers 2020 $1.95. The coronavirus pandemic has stopped live music in its tracks – aside from the online variety – and there haven’t been as many album releases as usual. Don’t let the title of Jeremiah Johnson’s latest album fool you. Sure, there’s humor laced in this tale, but we get the feeling Smither means it. The same can be said of the delightfully shuffling ‘Old School.’. Dyer & C. Falsani (eds. It features a good man feeling bad and sharing his anguish through both vocals and his harmonica. Bill Homans’ rugged, gritty blues in a generous 18 song package of live performances from 2016 in Oklahoma. Also of note is Give Me All the Love You Got, a surprisingly heartfelt ballad that engages in that age-old blues tradition of begging for a woman’s affection. Joe Bonamassa’s credentials are well known to any fan of the blues — especially those whose tastes revolve around tasty guitar work. Lewis, Dark Was the Night: Blind Willie Johnson’s Journey to the Stars, Mae Elise Cannon, Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age, Annye C. Anderson, with Preston Lauterbach, Brother Robert: Growing Up with Robert Johnson, Dick Waterman: A Life in Blues, Tammy L. Turner, The End of Hunger, J.E. ‘All My Dues are Paid’ is a truly special album. After all, what could be more heartbreaking than a man facing the demise of his car. And a couple of live albums worth mentioning, both from Irishmen, both sadly no longer with us. En voilà une bonne nouvelle ! $18.98 #41. But any listener seeking guitar wizardry would do no better than the wounded ‘Heart so Heavy.’ Clearly, Fletcher wants us to feel every note and with the aid of his stunning technique, we do. A 12 track set of both originals and covers of songs you may not know, all delivered with Cray’s sweet vocals and his clean as a whistle guitar tone. iTunes. It will inspire you to live a more full life. In times like these, it’s vital to get the occasional reminder of how fun the blues can be. The style is instantly recognizable to his fans and likely to promptly convert those who aren’t yet fans. ‘Love and Sympathy’ follows in a similar vein, urging the listener to keep love alive in times of turmoil and distress. And it’s hard to think of a more powerful opener than Bobby Rush’s ‘Shake it for Me.’ Nearing his 90th birthday, the Louisiana-native’s voice and guitar have never sounded bolder and more vibrant. He began as a doo-op singer, peppering the pop charts with such hits as ‘The Wanderer’ and ‘Runaround Sue,’ then moved in the direction of folk with the 1968 smash ‘Abraham, Martin and John.’. All told, That’s What I Heard is a top notch effort. Full of punk-rock energy, as Jesse Malin said of it, “It’s like Muddy Waters meets the Stooges. G Love’s sound isn’t for everyone, but those who want their blues to go down with a side order of fun would have a hard time finding a better album than The Juice. The best showcases of his talent include the tortured ballad ‘I’ll Go Crazy’ and the foot-stomping ‘Cracked up Over You.’ Bryant’s latest release contains more than a few echoes of old-school R&B and that is not a bad thing — at least not in Bryant’s capable hands. The track that grooves and swings the hardest is ‘Ain’t Goin’ to Do It.’ It’s the kind of song you play when the party slows down a little and needs a jolt to keep your friends from reaching for their car keys. 1223 membres ont répondu 1. Altogether, Stand Up compares with the best work of the late Amy Winehouse. Each affiliated Blues Society of The Blues Foundation has the right to send a band and solo/duo musician(s) to represent its organization at the IBC. As Dion says, “The blues is a beautiful form of music that God gave to us.” Full review here. To anyone concerned with the current state of the blues, Whitney Shay’s latest release ‘Stand Up’ could have been delivered with you in mind. This is a richly textured album from the hugely talented Landreth and his band, which is impressive the first time you hear but repays repeated listens in spades. Songs from the Road will make a believer of you. For now, their 2020 release We Fly Free is a good, but not fully great album. Wainwright is a terrific pianist and singer and the band are quite masterful. And in case you’re wondering, Johnny Iguana is the right pianist. A recent inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame, Bettye Lavette’s name may not be as familiar to some as other greats, but make no mistake, this blueswoman is deserving of the highest praise available. Meanwhile the stunning ballad ‘Crying guitar’ features as gentle and warm a touch as its descriptive title would imply. Avis à tous les fans de musique : 2020 va être une année bien chargée question sorties d'albums. In fact it stays on its feet all the way through. ‘More from the Levee’ is just that stunningly good. With liner notes by Bob Dylan and a stellar cast of blues musicians – Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen, Joe Bonamassa and Jeff Beck…the list goes on – Dion’s new album is pretty special. La Fnac vous propose 100 références Blues : Meilleures ventes Blues avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de réduction. Much the same can be said of the upbeat Rumblin’ another slice of instrumental sweetness. Another touching example is ‘Black Lives Matter.’. Best Blues Albums 2020 – So Far 12 of the Best. It also doesn’t hurt that the band’s leader (also its singer and chief songwriter) has the shredding skills that guitarists of all ages would understandably envy. If it’s not the album’s best track it’s a close second to her cover of the stunning Billie Holiday classic ‘Strange Fruit.’ Overall, Blackbirds is a very compelling piece of work. We’re at the half year mark and it’s been a pretty strange year so far. BLUES ALBUMS The … Another of the album’s standouts include ‘Rocking in Louisiana.’ Fueled by a swamp-rock attack that Creedence Clearwater Revival would envoy, the track reminds us (as CCR did) that a true fondness for Louisiana blues can live in the hearts of those born and raised elsewhere. Williams’ raspy, edgy growl adorns a bluesy, gnarly set of apocalyptic songs which explore a world coming apart. Until then, this effort will serve as a solid building block for what may someday become a brilliant career. If anything, the rockin’ blues on offer is even more raw and arresting. BluesWoman Nora Jean Wallace 2020 $1.50. Take me Back does just that. ‘Have you lost your Mind’ contains elements of rock, funk, hip-hop and jazz. Also vital is Diggin’ Roots with Ron Artis the 2nd. As is the rest of the album, really, with its apocalyptic overtones and searching questions like, “Is there light at the end of the tunnel?” In any case, it’s a majestic piece of work from the 79 year-old, something of a masterpiece. ), Charlie Patton: Voice of the Mississippi Delta, Robert Sacré (ed. Verbally and lyrically, he bears a resemblance to Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and musically, he pays loving homage to a wide range of innovators. ‘Apple Pie and a .45’ is the most riveting track, detailing the nightmarish recent tale of a madman who opened fire on a black church. A truly memorable effort. A toe-tapper that puts Johnson’s guitar skills on vivid display with raucous rock and roll that doesn’t leave the blues behind. For anyone who suspected they were a mere novelty, The Juice provides the most vibrant evidence to the contrary. ... Les meilleurs albums de Black Sabbath. ‘Romance in the Dark’ is as erotic and romantic as its title suggests while also containing a slice of bitterness. New Releases Now - Sign up to find top new songs of 2021 and videos from the best new 2021 albums! In other words they know exactly where the blues lives. And then there’s the gothic 17 minute Murder Most Foul which may not be blues in form but in lyrical content pretty much is. Après un 1er album « Live » en Avril 2019, ce guitariste allemand (vainqueur du Meilleur Album Blues en Allemagne en 2014 et en 2015 pour ces 2 premiers albums) nous propose ici son 4ème album studio. It’s raw, sittin’-on-the-porch blues, all slide guitar and rasping vocals – old school blues. 2020 Blues Albums Spotify Playlist If 2020 will be forever remembered as the year of a deadly pandemic, it can also be thought of as a year that demonstrated the undying spirit of the blues. JOHN PRIMER & BOB CORRITORE -THE GYPSY WOMAN TOLD ME, VICTOR WAINRIGHT AND THE TRAIN - MEMPHIS LOUD, ELVIN BISHOP & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE — 100 YEARS OF THE BLUES, JOHNSON JEREMIAH - UNEMPLOYED HIGHLY ANNOYED. Combining hip-hop with the blues is something a fair number of artists have dabbled in over the years, but G Love and his band Special Sauce, have made it a career for over two decades. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Straight to You: Live, Sir Rod and the Blues Doctors: Come Together, Rory Gallagher, The Best of Rory Gallagher, The Smoke Wagon Blues Band, The Ballad of Albert Johnson, Dedicated Men of Zion, Can’t Turn Me Around, Matty T Wall, Transpacific Blues: Volume One, Janiva Magness, Change in the Weather: Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers, No Good Deed, Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi: There is No Other, Gottfried David Gfrerer’s paean to the Triolian resonator: Polychrome, Eric Bibb is on a musical mission with Global Griot, Laurie Jane & the 45s: Late Last Night – Elixir of Sara Martin. This band packs a powerful sonic punch that could fill any room. Picking standout tracks is tricky. Mayfield, Gary Golio & E.B. Everything works to some degree, but King’s vocal chops are more vividly on display when things slow down as they do on ‘Wildflowers and Wine’ and the soulful ‘One Day She’s Here.’. Living In A Burning House Selwyn Birchwood. Bai Kamara Jr. & The Voodoo Sniffers sont nommés dans la catégorie « Meilleur Album de Blues Acoustique » aux Blues Blast Music Awards 2020 Dernier album de Bai Kamara Jr. & The Voodoo Sniffers, Salone est en lice pour remporté le prix du “Meilleur Album de Blues Acoustique” à la prochaine cérémonie […] Chris Smither may have a better album in him yet, but that’s hard to imagine. 1. If you’ve got a younger blues fan with birthday coming soon, Stand Up would make a lovely gift. Robert Cray is a name and a sound well known to any true lover of the blues. 4.8 out of 5 stars 5. $13.99 #42. CLOSE. The coronavirus pandemic has stopped live music in its tracks – aside from the online variety – and there haven’t been as many album releases as usual. The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (Les 500 plus grands albums de tous les temps) est un classement musical figurant à l'origine dans un numéro spécial du magazine Rolling Stone publié en novembre 2003.La liste était basée sur les votes de 271 musiciens, critiques et personnalités de l'industrie du disque, chacun proposant une liste de 50 albums. Rhode Island isn’t typically thought of a hotbed of the blues, but the strong presence of Roomful of Blues, a revival jazz/blues band plants a giant feather in the cap of America’s tiniest state. Recorded in Muscle Shoals, with the legendary Jim Gaines producing, we get six originals and five covers, including the delightful cover of Van Morrison’s Crazy Love, delivered with a laid-back bluesy vocal performance backed up with some lovely gospel vocals.