The Best New Blues Albums, Reviewed
Here at the Blues Album Review Blog, we only write about the best new blues albums. If you’re a fan of the blues, this is the blog for you!
The Best New Blues Albums
The best new blues albums offer up a wide range of sounds and styles, from classic Delta and Chicago blues to modern electric blues and beyond. Whether you’re a fan of Muddy Waters or B.B. King, Robert Johnson or Howlin’ Wolf, there’s something here for everyone.
Here are our reviews of the best new blues albums, features and more.
Reviewed
There’s something about the blues that just makes you feel good. It’s the perfect genre to put on when you’re feeling a little down and need a pick-me-up. The best blues albums are the ones that make you feel like you’re not alone in your struggles and that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Here are three of the best new blues albums that have been released in the past year.
Album 1
The debut album from Chicago blues artist Jeremiah Johnson, Grace and Grits is a soulful and masterful blend of traditional and contemporary blues. Johnson’s gruff yet smooth vocals are reminiscent of Muddy Waters, while his guitar playing is more modern and electrified. The album features some well-known blues standards like “Rollin’ and Tumblin'” and “Mean Old World,” but it also includes some original songs like ” hungry Wayward Son” and “Lonesome Highway.” Overall, Grace and Grits is a well-rounded album that will please both fans of traditional blues and those looking for something a little more contemporary.
Album 2
Album 2 is the second studio album by American blues rock band The White Stripes, released on June 15, 2000. The album showcased the band’s evolving sound, as Jack White’s songwriting matured and the duo began to experiment with other instruments such as keyboards and slide guitar. Overall, the album received positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success, selling over half a million copies in the United States.
Album 3
The third album on our list is “12 Bars of Blues” by Joe Bonamassa. This is a collection of 12 tracks, each one representing a different color in the blues spectrum. The album starts off with the title track, a slow and moody number that sets the tone for the rest of the album. From there, Bonamassa takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of life, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. Along the way, he showing off his virtuosic guitar playing, soulful vocals, and mastery of the blues idiom. This is an essential album for any fan of the blues.
