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Jan 25, 2024 · An entire generation of blues-rock albums was born from this educational shift in the U.K. (Yardbirds, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin) and the U.S. (ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Ray ...
- Albert Collins: Ice Pickin’ (Alligator, 1978) Born Albert Gene Drewery in Texas and nicknamed “The Ice Man,” Collins was a cousin of blues maven Lightnin’ Hopkins but was inspired to sing and take up the guitar after hearing a John Lee Hooker record.
- Albert Collins, Robert Cray, and Johnny Copeland: Showdown! (Alligator, 1985) A feel-good collaboration between two Texas veteran guitar slingers and newcomer, Cray, Showdown!
- Albert King: Born Under A Bad Sign (Stax, 1967) The Memphis-based Stax label was synonymous with earthy southern R&B but in 1967 it racked-up several blues hit singles thanks to Mississippi-born singer/guitarist Albert King.
- Albert King: King Of The Blues Guitar (Atlantic, 1969) Affectionately nicknamed the “Velvet Bulldozer” due to his silky smooth voice and imposing physique (he stood 6’4” tall and reputedly weighed 250lbs), Albert King rose to fame in the second half of the 1960s with his Born Under A Bad Sign album.
- Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited. August 30, 1965. Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Blues Rock. Critic Score. 100. 6 reviews. Spotify.
- Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin. January 12, 1969. Hard Rock, Blues Rock. Critic Score 98 5 reviews. Spotify.
- Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II. October 22, 1969. Hard Rock, Blues Rock. Critic Score 97 6 reviews. Spotify.
- The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main St. May 12, 1972. Blues Rock, Roots Rock. Critic Score 92 5 reviews. Spotify.
- Electric Ladyland – The Jimi Hendrix Experience. “Electric Ladyland is without doubt one of the most influential albums ever released by any artist, ever.
- Are You Experienced – The Jimi Hendrix Experience. “The most famous psychedelic rock album in history is also, quite fittingly, possibly the finest one ever – I can’t get enough of this stuff.
- Sticky Fingers – The Rolling Stones. “Classic is all that needs to be said about Sticky Fingers. So many great tracks are on this album, beginning with “Brown Sugar” (that damn riff is too good), a number 1 hit for The Stones.
- Safe as Milk – Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band. “Every time I listen to this album, it takes me somewhere – and I have yet to listen to it on psychedelics.
- Ally Venable: Heart of Fire
- Eliana Cargnelutti: Aur
- Mike Zito: Resurrection
- Dirty Honey: Dirty Honey
- Joanna Connor: 4801 South Indiana Avenue
- Eric Johanson: Covered Tracks Vol. 1
- Eddie 9V: Little Black Flies
- The Black Keys: Delta Kream
- Bluhauz: Bluhauz
- Adrian Smith/Richie Kotzen: Smith/Kotzen
“Ally stuns with another rock-solid release. The fact is that she is no longer a promising act, as some say, but rather an already established artist that puts out great record after another. Get yourself this album and you’ll know what I’m talking about.” – Fidel Beserra (Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK)
“On Aur, all songs are written by Eliana, who also did the production and arrangements, which we have to mention are flawless. It’s very comforting to see how women are pioneering and conquering their deserved space in blues rock. Aside from names like Danielle Nicole, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Samantha Fish, Shemekia Copeland, Eliana Cargnelutti is also...
“Resurrection was produced by the notorious David Z, famous for his collaborations with artists such as Prince, Etta James and Buddy Guy. The record is comprised of eight originals and three covers and offers the listener an enjoyable experience of blues and rock. Resurrection is definitely a high-standard effort from a high-caliber musician. Don’t...
“Dirty Honey sounds like rock and roll. That overwhelming amp crunch with a sweet high-end reverberation is as close to perfection as an avid listener could want. The mark is made in their first full-length debut. There exists a thread of big British bands who scrape at the ceilings of giant sound. There are also tight, compact American-style rocke...
“Tasteful and judicious use of extra-musical sounds, great horn arrangements, and the many clever lyrical turns of phrase are just a few treats that are left for fans to discover themselves. The album delights from cover to cover and each individual song reveals new gems with each listen. 4801 South Indiana Avenue might be Joanna Connor’s best, and...
“Like so many others forced to adapt to an unwelcoming pandemic environment, Eric Johanson has spun a difficult situation into a successful artistic project. Covered Tracks: Vol. 1 serves as an example of an artist unafraid to leave the studio gloss behind and offer listeners an honest look into his musical background. The no-frills blues stylings ...
“Little Black Flies impresses from cover to cover. There are no weak songs. As with any album, some tracks will appeal more to some listeners as opposed to others, but for anyone who likes blues, soul, or funk, the mix of genres should be very appealing. The triple threat of Eddie 9V, his band, and his brother Lane Kelly create some lush, raw, and ...
“Delta Kream is versatile in that it serves as a great entry point for either Hill Country Blues or The Black Keys. The duo deserves credit for acknowledging part of their musical inspiration not just in words and plaudits, but by giving back to the genre in their own original way.” – Willie Witten (Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK)
“Bluhauz delivers with his self-titled debut album. It’s one of the better rock releases in 2021. The album is filled with great hooks, excellent guitar, and well crafted songs. Jump on the train because Bluhauz is ready to purify your soul with fresh rock and roll.” – Pete Francis (Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK)
“The stated goal of Smith/Kotzen was to create an album that could hold its own against other classic rock albums. It does. Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen incorporate some of the best aspects of ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s hard rock while imbuing more-than-enough originality to make the Smith/Kotzen duo more than just a passing fancy. For listeners famili...
May 21, 2024 · Led Zeppelin. 3.91 36,410 621. 12 January 1969. Hard Rock Blues Rock. Psychedelic Rock. energetic heavy sexual raw passionate hedonistic rebellious boastful. Axis: Bold as Love. The Jimi Hendrix Experience. 3.95 20,581 324. 1 December 1967. Psychedelic Rock Blues Rock. Hard Rock Acid Rock.
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Jun 23, 2023 · The Best Blues Albums of All Time (Ranked) - Jazzfuel. Harry Sprinks. last updated June 23, 2023. Jazz Music. With so many sub-styles and more than 100 years of music history, the question of the best blues album of all time is not necessarily easy, but one we’re going to take you through in this article!
