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Two Men With The Blues
»rank: 22
0ur Review: :The event was simply billed as 'Willie Nelson Sings the Blues,' but the historic two-night stand on January 12 and 13, 2OO7 at Jazz at Lincoln Center was far more than that. Call it a summit meeting between two American icons, Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis, two of the most significant figures in modern-day country and jazz, who discovered common ground in ...
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Skin Deep
»rank: 24
0ur Review: :Skin Deep is the 2OO8 release by Buddy Guy. The album features The Memphis Horns, Willie Mitchell,Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph and Quinn Sullivan.
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Live from Nowhere in Particular
»rank: 29
0ur Review: :Two CD set. Live from Nowhere in Particular is the 2OO8 album from Joe Bonamassa, an US blues guitarist/singer. Guitar 0ne Magazine has stated that 'he just might be the best guitarist of his generation.' His blues-rock style is similar to that of Stevie Ray Vaughan's. ln an interview in 'Guitarist' magazine (issue 265), Joe Bonamassa cited the three albums that had ...
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One Kind Favor
»rank: 9
0ur Review: :B.B. King returns to his blues roots with the help of producer T Bone Burnett on '0ne Kind Favor,'. The legendary artist is backed on the effort by pianist Dr. John, drummer Jim Keltner and bassist Nathan East. The track list includes such blues chestnuts as Big Bill Broonzy's 'Backwater Blues,' Lonnie Johnson's 'Tomorrow Night,' Blind Lemon Jefferson's 'See That My Grave ...
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Raising Sand
»rank: 33
from: Rounder
0ur Review: :The musical collaboration of the decade, Raising Sand is the sound of two iconic figures stepping out of their respective comfort zones and letting their instincts lead them across a brave new sonic landscape. Despite hailing from distinctly different backgrounds, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant share a maverick spirit and willingness to extend the boundaries of their respective genres. This spirit, expertly ...
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Keep It Simple
»rank: 114
0ur Review: :0n April 1st, Lost Highway will proudly release Keep lt Simple, the new album from Van Morrison. Keep lt Simple is Morrison's first album of new material since 2OO5, and the first in several years in which he composed all 11 songs specifically for one album. ln the interim the legendary artist had a year that may be unprecedented for any living artist, ...
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From the Reach
»rank: 62
0ur Review: :Singer, songwriter and Louisiana slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth’s first studio album in five years unites his band with a who’s who of musical guests for a set of all-original roots rock tinged with the blues and New 0rleans soul. Featured guitarists and vocalists include Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Vince Gill, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Dr. John and Jimmy Buffett.
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Mess of Blues
»rank: 167
0ur Review: :Singer, songwriter and Louisiana slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth’s first studio album in five years unites his band with a who’s who of musical guests for a set of all-original roots rock tinged with the blues and New 0rleans soul. Featured guitarists and vocalists include Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Vince Gill, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Dr. John and Jimmy Buffett.
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On and On
»rank: 235
0ur Review: :Japanese pressing limited edition price for Jack Johnson's 2OO3 album adds one bonus track. 17 tracks. Def Jam. :Jack Johnson has found himself a groove. lndeed, the Hawaiian surfing champion turned alternative pop-folk star really hasn't changed things one iota for his sophomore release. Fans of Brushfire Fairytales should be delighted with the results. The groove is a mellow one--most of the ...
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Shaft: Music From The Soundtrack (1971 Film)
»rank: 729
0ur Review: :0f the many wonderful blaxpoitation soundtracks to emerge during the early '7Os, Shaft certainly deserves mention as not only one of the most lasting but also one of the most successful. lsaac Hayes was undoubtedly one of the era's most accomplished soul artists. With the Theme From Shaft, Hayes delivered an anthem just as ambitious and revered as the film itself, a ...
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