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Track Listings
| 1. You Upset Me Baby |
| 2. Burning Hell |
| 3. Blues Deluxe |
| 4. Man of Many Words |
| 5. Woke Up Dreaming |
| 6. I Don't Live Anywhere |
| 7. Wild About You Baby |
| 8. Long Distance Blues |
| 9. Pack It Up |
| 10. Left Overs |
| 11. Walking Blues |
| 12. Mumbling Word |
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To celebrate 2003 "Year of the Blues," Bonamassa released Blues Deluxe, featuring nine cover versions of blues classics along with three originals. For years, fans had asked whether Joe would ever do a classic blues album. So when the So, It's Like That tour ended, Bonamassa entered the studio with producer Bob Held and engineer Gary Tole (David Bowie, Jimmy Vaughan, Bon Jovi) and recorded some of his favorite blues covers just to "blow off steam." The resulting masters were so compelling that Bonamassa and his label decided to finish the record and release Blues Deluxe.
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1-You Upset Me Baby 2-Burning Hell 3-Blues Deluxe 4-Man Of Many Words 5-Woke Up Dreaming 6-I Don't Live Anywhere 7-Wild About You Baby 8-Long Distance Blues 9-Pack It Up 10-Left Overs 11-Walking Blues 12-Mumbling Word Joe Bonamassa already is a household name in the blues community in the USA. Here in Europe he has a cult following, thanks to a few rare festival appearances. 'Blues Deluxe' (named after a great Jeff Beck/Rod Stewart tune that's included here) is his third album to date, but the first 'real' blues album. In his own personal way, he pays tribute to the blues masters. Hand-picked songs along with his intense playing make this an essential release in the 'Year Of The Blues 2003'. Although he's just 26 years old, Joe plays like the greatest in blues history. And also his vocals are great, powerful and soulful. His style is influenced by the masters like B.B. King and Elmore James, but also by Jeff Beck, George Thorogood or Stevie Ray. What's so special about this album? It is attractive for all the blues lovers, those who love the more traditional style, and also it's a treat for those who love the blues performed with a rocking edge. One of the finest guitar blues releases of the year!!! JOE BONAMASSA - gtr/vco, BENNY HARRISON - B-3, JON PARIS - hca, ERIC CZAR - bass, KENNY KRAMME - drums.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By J. Stewart
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
How Joe Bonamassa manages to remain a secret is beyond me! Having "discovered" him recently with his great New Day Yesterday album, I ordered Blues Deluxe, and am frankly just blown away! This is undoubtedly one of the best blues albums I have ever heard, and I own loads of them. I strongly recommend this album. Sadly, I only found out he had toured the UK after the tour was finished :-(
Joe does it all on this album. Burning Hell is a real Texas style rocker, followed by the beautiful title track. Just when I think these are my favourite tracks on the album, I listen to it again, and get blown away all over again.
Buy it. Trust me you won't be sorry!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Knj Yates
Format:Audio CD
With every new name comes the inevitable comparisons with the "originals" and you can hear them all here! So what does Joe have to offer us, and should you buy the cd?
Well he has fire in his belly. From the very first opening heavy SRV funk to the resonator slide outings, Joe Bonamassa can make your heart beat faster. The playing is passionate and the backing from Eric Czar on Bass and Kenny Kramme on drums is funky, tight and faultless. Stevie Ray Vaughan is in here in spades and although it is difficult to compare these two the same level of intensity comes through. This cannot be said about the other copycat artists and Bonamassa has a great voice - reminiscent a bit of Derek Trucks.
Nice to hear a Buddy Guy track in 'Man of Many Words' and he plays lyrically with conviction and authenticity. So if you like your blues 'straight ahead' , a bit more rock than country, and singing that does the same, Joe is your man.
While his youth gives him away and some self indulgency is forgivable at this level of playing, my guess is that this is not the best he can do. Still, buy it and start to follow this man, he is going to reward us with something excellent in the future.
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard a track from Blues Deluxe on the radio whilst driving my car. I am sure that many will recognize the feeling if I said it was one of those moments that I had to pull over to write down the name of the track as I knew I had to get this CD. Since the delivery dropped through my letterbox I have not played anything else in my car.
Sometimes I have bought a CD as a result of hearing one track in this way only to feel a bit let down with the rest of the CD. With Blues Deluxe every track is a favorite of mine and the production is just first class. If you like blues I feel you will not be disappointed with Blues Deluxe.
Sometimes I have bought a CD as a result of hearing one track in this way only to feel a bit let down with the rest of the CD. With Blues Deluxe every track is a favorite of mine and the production is just first class. If you like blues I feel you will not be disappointed with Blues Deluxe.
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Joe Bonamassa plays the blues
Having already got 2 recent albums of Joe`s,I thought I would try an earlier example - so glad I did. Read more
Published 20 hours ago by Thomas Graben
1.0 out of 5 stars
wont play
dont waste your money if you want to play this on a portable cd player...it wont play on my sony or technics whilst other artists stuff will...rip off!
Published 1 day ago by Mr. C. S. Turner
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Its JB
Nuff said. This album is very Blues which is the main reason i bought it. Its Joe Bonamassa at his best.
Published 1 month ago by Trevor Askew
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One of Bonamassa's finest efforts
I'm no expert on music critiscism but I felt the need to say something about this album. Frankly, its a masterpiece. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sean Owens
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Blues Deluxe Joe Bonamassa
My first taste of Joe Bonamassa's work after seeing him live in London. Some excellent tracks from a great performer.
Published 3 months ago by Robert
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Joe is the boy
This is a fast paced rocking blues cd, it's full on in your face blues. Joe showcases his amazing guitar skills throughout, this guy is a phenomenal guitarist. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lorry
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Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe
What more can I say other than brilliant. Extremely varied collection of Bonamassa style electric/acoustic blues and even if there are some that you aren't too sure about on first... Read more
Published 9 months ago by A F Middleton
3.0 out of 5 stars
More bluesy than most
I didnt really buy this for myself even tho I am a huge JB fan - it was for my husband.. I am more into his blues / rock and have most of his albums spanning years! Read more
Published 19 months ago by soulfully live
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great blues and a new guitar hero
OK so I'm a little late coming to Joe Bonamassa. OK so Joe's a litte over-undulgent with the finger work from time to time. Read more
Published on 2 May 2011 by EZ Duzzit
5.0 out of 5 stars
DELUXE BLUES
I always avoided white American blues acts as it all seems like pantomime machismo and alot of noise whilst showing off on the frets with very little actual musical ability. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2010 by E. Kelly
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