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(2008 'Silvertone')(58:16/12) Ein 'normales' Album vom letzten Großen seiner Generation. Produzent Tom Hambridge blieb auf der sicheren Seite und hob die bluesrockige Seite von Buddy hervor. Keine Überraschungen, dafür eine Menge großer Namen aus dem Rock-Umfeld und ein 9-jähriger Gitarre spielender Junge. Ein solides Album
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To me, this is Buddy Guy's best studio album since "Slippin' In" 15 years ago, and certainly his most genuine blues record since then. No watered-down soul, Bob Dylan-covers or misguided pop here, just a slew of tough blues tunes, and original ones at that! And if the production is a bit too slick at times, Guy's rough, fiery lead guitar more than holds its own against the backdrop of mellow organ and the occational small, soulful horn ensemble.
A few guest stars pop up, but the show belongs to Buddy Guy himself all the way. He duets with Susan Tedeschi on "Too Many Tears", and relinquishes the position of lead guitarist to her husband Derek Trucks, and neither manage to come anywhere near to stealing the spotlight way from Guy. I would have preferred him to just sing and play himself, but other than that, there's really not much to nag about. Listen to Guy's slowly smouldering lead guitar on "Lyin' Like a Dog", or the rollicking, piano-driven 60s throwback "Show Me the Money", and just enjoy the fact that Silvertone finally decided to have George "Buddy" Guy record a real blues album again!
Even at 72, Guy's voice is still powerful, and his playing makes you wonder if he (or his record company) invited Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks simply to make a point.
The band sounds good, even if the production is a little bit too clean at times...bass, second guitar, keyboards (played by Reese Wynans), and former Bo Diddley-drummer Tom Hambridge, with whom Guy has written most of the album's songs, behind the drum kit. And the material is strong. Not uniformly, five-star strong perhaps, but really strong nonetheless.
Highlights include the gritty "That's My Home", featuring Robert Randolph, the swinging "Best Damn Fool", and the aforementioned "Show me the Money". But it's almost all good, really, including the mellow title track, the nostalgic "Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes", and the sparse, stripped-down "Out in the Woods".
Fans of the REAL Buddy Guy won't be disappointed!
A few guest stars pop up, but the show belongs to Buddy Guy himself all the way. He duets with Susan Tedeschi on "Too Many Tears", and relinquishes the position of lead guitarist to her husband Derek Trucks, and neither manage to come anywhere near to stealing the spotlight way from Guy. I would have preferred him to just sing and play himself, but other than that, there's really not much to nag about. Listen to Guy's slowly smouldering lead guitar on "Lyin' Like a Dog", or the rollicking, piano-driven 60s throwback "Show Me the Money", and just enjoy the fact that Silvertone finally decided to have George "Buddy" Guy record a real blues album again!
Even at 72, Guy's voice is still powerful, and his playing makes you wonder if he (or his record company) invited Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks simply to make a point.
The band sounds good, even if the production is a little bit too clean at times...bass, second guitar, keyboards (played by Reese Wynans), and former Bo Diddley-drummer Tom Hambridge, with whom Guy has written most of the album's songs, behind the drum kit. And the material is strong. Not uniformly, five-star strong perhaps, but really strong nonetheless.
Highlights include the gritty "That's My Home", featuring Robert Randolph, the swinging "Best Damn Fool", and the aforementioned "Show me the Money". But it's almost all good, really, including the mellow title track, the nostalgic "Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes", and the sparse, stripped-down "Out in the Woods".
Fans of the REAL Buddy Guy won't be disappointed!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Over the last few years I have become more and more infatuated by the blues. I have enjoyed (and bought the complete) Stevie Ray Vaughan/Eric Clapton/BB King/Joe Bonamassa/Walter Trout/Jonny Lang/Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many others. But...This offering from Buddy Guy is outstanding, even within that company. A truly stand out collection of blues tunes performed the way only Buddy can! Not a weak track here. Standouts...? Maybe the third track 'Lyin' Like A Dog' a slow searing blues, along with the opener 'Best Damn Fool', title track 'Skin Deep' and the blues homage 'Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes'. Apparently Buddy Guy is 73 years old....Well, Buddy, if you are out there and you can, tell us what your secret is! Probably the very best CD I have heard this year...and I have bought boatloads...
If you love the blues, do not let this album pass you by!
If you love the blues, do not let this album pass you by!
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Buddy keeps on getting better, delivering spine tingling guitar solos and raw,powerful vocals. A top blues musician who plays the blues with real soul and emotion. The track skin deep is both soulful and heartwrenching. This album is a must for anyone who has been touched by the sound of an electric guitar.
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not for me
I was not familiar with the music of Buddy when I bought the album. I'm into blues and I do like the records of the guests that appear here, so, after reading all these 'hooray'... Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. Van Den Bosch
Can you smell the funk!
Buddy Guy Skin deep is an absolutly fantastic album that includes contributions from well known recording blues artists Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, and Robert... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Brian Ward
Best Damn Fool? He ain't no fool!
Buddy Guy is someone we should all be greatful for. There are very few musicians in their seventies who can play with such energy and fury. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ripped off Sam
one of the good guys
I like Buddy Guy. This album doesn't offer anything very new, but equally, doesn't disappoint. Liner notes tend to follow the trend of listing whatever guitar is being played on... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by philp
skin deep
Fantastic guitar work from buddy and nice to here derek and eric playing to They also played together on the Crossroads DVD.
Published on 14 Oct 2008 by Hugie R
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