Joe Bonamassa – Different Shades Of Blue (J & R Adventures/Only Blues Music)
What can I say but if I had probably never volunteered at PBS FM I probably would of not discovered Joe Bonamassa and become the fan I am today and what can I say but I love this album, as usual the production by Kevin Shirley and the musicianship and guitar playing by Joe is top shelf. This album is all original material unlike the others which have been mixture of originals and his versions of classic blues tunes or having guest vocals. The song writing and guitar playing is evident in Oh Beautiful which is classic Joe Bonamassa. Songs like I Gave Up Everything For You is classic blues with the guitar playing and the way the song is structured to the use of the horns. It highlights how good Joe is as an artist. Songs like Never Give All Your Heart is another track that shows off Joe amazing guitar playing, song writing and musicianship. His vocals shine thru out the song, the use of backing vocals is good. I love the use of the piano thru out the song. Joe has never been better and this albums shows off why he is so good at what he does, He such a talented musician and his music something special. He is an amazing musician and I for one will always love what he does. If you love good musicianship and good blues music, get this, you will so not be disappointed.
