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When Dave Stewart had his big experience, Joanne Shaw Taylor was only 16. Her skills at the Telecaster were so perfect that the bluesfan and Eurythmics-frontman asked her to join his supergroup D.U.P. to tour europe in 2002. She was also offered a record contract but the label went bust. Today Joanne is 23 and happy about the fact that she took her time with the recording debut: "I wanted to take time out to really work on my craft and make sure that when I did an album it was the best that I could do."
For White Sugar Joanne took a plane to Memphis where her label RUF had booked Jim Gaines studio. Jim had worked with some of Joanne´s idols like Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He brought in the experienced sessionmen Steve Potts (drums) and Dave Smith (bass).
"Working with these guys was totally easy. I knew of them because of Luther Allison and the Jonny Lang albums. They didn't know the tracks until five minutes before we recorded them. I made them listen to the songs once and then play them. It was fantastic. They've got so much feeling and soul. They are amazing guys to work with."
For White Sugar Joanne took a plane to Memphis where her label RUF had booked Jim Gaines studio. Jim had worked with some of Joanne´s idols like Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He brought in the experienced sessionmen Steve Potts (drums) and Dave Smith (bass).
"Working with these guys was totally easy. I knew of them because of Luther Allison and the Jonny Lang albums. They didn't know the tracks until five minutes before we recorded them. I made them listen to the songs once and then play them. It was fantastic. They've got so much feeling and soul. They are amazing guys to work with."
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Great debut by a surprisingly mature sounding 23-year-old from the UK. She's leading a power trio, is writing her own songs, and a strong vocalist. The record was produced by Jim Gaines in Memphis. Check her out! JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR - gtr/voc, DAVID SMITH - bass, STEVE POTTS - drums.
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By David P
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Never heard of her before, I bought this after it popped up on my recommended list. I was not disappointed. This young lady has a unique, beautifully husky voice, she was clearly born to sing the blues. All the tracks on here are very good, but for me track 5 "Time has come" is just sublime - mournful blues in that lovely husky voice, and then a 3 minute blistering guitar sequence - just superb, a real belter. Not only can she sing but wow, can she play! I would love to see her live. If you like BB King, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore etc. then you will love this, she really stands out. A rising star.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I know my blues guitarists and this girl is unbelievable quite frankly. Not quite in the top league, but blimey she's close! Lets put Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Walter Trout, Johnny Winter fighting it out for the league championship but here we have a new player who plays the blues brilliantly. If anyone deserves to hit the big time and get into the big four its her! Already fighting and keeping her place in easily in the top 10, i believe her to be the most exciting new talent for years and years. Love blues? love smokin blues guitar and a voice that totally knocks you for six- don't be fooled by appearances - she does not sound like a 23 year old but sings with a maturity and resonance that has to be heard to be believed. If you love the blues buy this album and if you are anything less than blown away i will eat yesterdays underwear!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Sudworth
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This came up as recommendation for someone who had bought Joe Bonamassa albums - and I have to say that it was spot on
She has a great voice , a friend described it as 'smokey' and I'd compare it to Joss Stone on her 'Soul Sessions' album
..and then there is some outstanding guitar as well
Standout tracks are 'Time to Change' and 'Blackest Day' and the quality of the playing is great throughout
The blues purists might say a couple of tracks veer towards lighweight R&B but overall an excellent blues album and on the strength of it I bought tickets to see her as support for Johnny Winter in a couple of weeks - so I guess I was really impressed ..
She has a great voice , a friend described it as 'smokey' and I'd compare it to Joss Stone on her 'Soul Sessions' album
..and then there is some outstanding guitar as well
Standout tracks are 'Time to Change' and 'Blackest Day' and the quality of the playing is great throughout
The blues purists might say a couple of tracks veer towards lighweight R&B but overall an excellent blues album and on the strength of it I bought tickets to see her as support for Johnny Winter in a couple of weeks - so I guess I was really impressed ..
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
With all the X factor and boy band rubbish on the box, so good to find real home grown talent.
Hope to catch Joanne live one day.
Hope to catch Joanne live one day.
Published 1 month ago by D. J. Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chalk up another to the recommendation process!
Like a couple of the other reviewers I'd not heard of this lady before, and decided to give her a go. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mike N
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best yet to come
This cd is not the best but one hell of a way to start. Joanne Shaw's debut and holds her own as a great, saw her live in 2012 played some if not most of this cd. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M lockyet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
I bought this album after reading about Joanne on the new generation of blues tour and her and Virgil Mcmahon had stole the shows. Read more
Published 17 months ago by choccy
5.0 out of 5 stars
This lass is amazing
I only found out about Joanne Shaw Taylor about three days ago. Now I have both her albums, and will be looking out for her live gigs (sadly I just missed a London date, it... Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Bowden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Most of the CDs I've bought on the Ruf record label are consistently good (I've reviewed them all as 4/5. This one though gets 5/5. But it, you wont regret it
Published 20 months ago by E. J. Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smokin'
I first stumbled over Joanne Shaw-Taylor when she was a 13 year old teen about a decade ago, and I was impressed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by morten@fortun.dk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Blues as it should be ??
Really great Blue's singer along with great guitar playing to boot,
Joanne Shaw Taylor is a star in the making, great cd to listen to,just love the music she plays more so i... Read more
Joanne Shaw Taylor is a star in the making, great cd to listen to,just love the music she plays more so i... Read more
Published 22 months ago by John Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars
oooooh what a voice!
I agree with the other reviewers, that her technical ability with the guitar isn't with the greats (yet), but the
combination of unbelievable vocals, writing talent and the... Read more
combination of unbelievable vocals, writing talent and the... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2011 by Bad Gerbil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super great awesome
I think I am in LURVE....
Wonderful music. I play this album at least once a week. She has talent!!!!
And yes, I am a girl.
Wonderful music. I play this album at least once a week. She has talent!!!!
And yes, I am a girl.
Published on 6 Mar 2011 by Starapple
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