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The Ballad of John Henry |  | Artist: Joe Bonamassa
Label: Premier Artists
Category: Music
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Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 1840
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.3
UPC: 804879164623
EAN: 0804879164623
ASIN: B001PCJG52
Release Date: February 24, 2009
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Album Description
2009 release, the seventh studio album from renowned American Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Produced by Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes) the album sees Bonamassa deliver another collection of rocking Blues workouts. Featuring six original tracks penned by Bonamassa himself, he also takes on six covers, including Tom Waits' 'Jockey Full Of Bourbon', Sam Brown's 'Stop' and the Newley/Bricusse penned classic 'Feelin' Good'.
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 The Ballard of Joe Bonamassa February 25, 2009
Glen Parker (colorado)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have all of Joe'e CD'S and I must say this is his best all around project. Like an other review he has his own music. Blues? Rock? Call it what you like. This CD is at a place all by its self. I love good rocking blues as well as traditional Blues. This is not one of those. I love good Rock & Roll and mabey it is closer to that. What ever it is it is "Top Notch Music" Great sound, flows super as a album and has a message to it. "Life is Great Life is hard" I say put on a pair of headphones and turn it up. "gp"
Call it what you want March 1, 2009
tabreviewer (Oklahoma city, ok United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My wife first informed me that this cd was coming out. Upon hearing the title, I immediatlely said, "let's preorder this", no further questions asked. Reasons for this? I have all of his other cds, and the 2 dvds offered so far. We also have had the pleasure of seeing him perform at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, in September of last year.
Among the songs he performed at that show was the title track to this cd.
Enough said, as to my reasons for preordering this. I'm just so glad that I was on vacation that week, as I work a long second shift.
Track for track, this cd rocks probably better than anything Joe's done to date,and it still retains a major feeling for the blues. For pure blues sake, "Blues Deluxe" will always remain unsurpassed, but I also appreciate the rock element in the blues, and this one just might be unsurpassed in that respect. Perhaps the greatest praise that I could say of Joe, is that he's not putting out some heavy metal "no skills" guitar crap, but instead is incorporating the blues into his own interpretation of blues rock music. "Stop!" and "The Great Flood" are two excellent slower blues numbers on this disc. I love slower blues, and "If Heartaches Were Nickels" (live from Fort Wayne) is still my favorite Joe B. song. Although I've only listened to this cd about 4 or 5 times, I would have to say that "Song for a Quarryman", "Lonesome Road Bues". "Happier Times" and the title track really stand out. But the one that stands out the most is "Last Kiss". Clocking in at 7:15, It really shows off what Mr. Bonamassa can do. Another pleasant surprise was his cover of "Feelin'Good". Although missing the saxophone of the late great Chris Wood, Joe again delivers a stellar take on this classic tune. You can see where his priorities lie.
One Of Joe's influences when he was growing up was the late great Rory Gallagher. Joe's cover of "Cradle Rock" is still one of my very favorite
Bonamassa tunes. I would love to hear him do a rendition of " A Million Miles Away".
Joe's last album had some really good tracks. How can you complain about "Bridge To Better Days", "Tea For One" & "So Many Roads"?
It is my belief that this latest album is a step up in the right direction for Mr. Bonamassa. In an age when so many of our guitar heroes
have either passed on or lost their creativity, Joe still remains a force.
They're may be those who want to nitpik and say that Joe isn't this or isn't that. I would have to say that I would defineatly give this album
five stars. Call it what you want, but for anybody to give this less than 3 and one half stars, I'd call it messin' with the kid.
Outstanding! March 8, 2009
M. Bernocchi (Old Windsor, Berkshire United Kingdom)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was waiting impatiently to receive Joe's new album and as soon as it appeared in my mailbox, I played it. What a great album! Great stuff, great stuff this time. More or less six years after the publication of Blues Deluxe Joe delivers a terrific album that deserves "full" five stars. Even if you cannot define this CD as a traditional blues album, the offer this time is more blues oriented than in Joe's previous CDs and the result is, in my opinion, outstanding. Blues Deluxe remains for me not only Joe's best effort to date, but also one of the best (if not the best) modern electric blues album of all time, however The Ballad of John Henry comes close second! From the opening track to the end this CD is packed wall to wall with excellence. Moreover, and for the first time, Joe enriches the sound of the band adding a small brass section that works very well in the general album context. As you would expect the guitar playing is simply breath taking and Joe's singing is great and inspired. It is difficult to find a favourite song in here as they are all excellent, however if I have to mention few tracks I believe that "The Ballad of John Henry", "Last Kiss", "Jockey Full of Bourbon", "The Great Flood" deserve a special mention while "Stop", "Lonesome Road Blues" and "Feelin' Good" are real gems. In particular, in my opinion, "Stop" is one of Joe best songs ever. In conclusion an excellent effort that surely will please all the blues - rock aficionados and that, at the same time, will not disappoint blues lovers. Outstanding!
a true living legend in music! July 8, 2009
beer is good
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow! What can I say? When Joe plays you are taken to a different place. I own every CD this guy has put out and this one is destined to become one of his best. If you are a lover of guitar type blues and terrific vocals then you will not be disappointed. This CD is a must have in any collection Buy, Buy, Buy.
Best Studio Album From Joe August 3, 2009
D. Milnes (Jonesboro, AR)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I finally get it. I've been following Joe for about 8 years, and I have all of his discs and both DVD's. I like them all. I'm a fan...big one. Seen him live at least 6 times. I think he's the greatest living blues/rock electric guitarist.
That being said, the last couple of albums disappointed me a bit. I really liked them, but found myself skipping a few songs and wishing for a little more of something I couldn't identify. I'm still a hold-out who likes the live CD, So, It's Like That, and Blues Deluxe the best...that's hard to say though, b/c some of my fav songs of his are on other recordings (mostly the originals). But that's the point. Joe's been trying to find his perfect marriage between blues and pop/rock/soul etc. for many years, which is great. We don't need another Clapton, SRV, KWS, BB King, etc...we need Joe to be Joe.
He's been saying for a few years that he's looking for that sound...that blend of styles...that would be only his. Bringing new blues fans up from the younger generations. You and Me was great, but didn't feel complete, Sloe Gin was even better, but still I skip a song here and there.
The Ballad of John Henry is complete. It's the answer to the question Joe's been asking himself for years. Who am I as an artist. I love Joe's covers...but original music is how a musician communicates most effectively, and I love Joe's originals...the emotion of them. Maybe that's why I love So, It's Like That so much.
If you want more Blues Deluxe, listen to it again. If you want more Joe...this album is chock full of him. I don't skip songs on this one. Enough said.
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