Rhythm & Blues
by Buddy Guy
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 30, 2013
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Aug 12, 2013
    60
    It's loud, it's brash, it's real and it's utterly exhausting.
  2. AllMusic
    Jul 29, 2013
    60
    If this package can sometimes feel a little too pat, put the blame on producer Tom Hambridge, who also helmed Skin Deep and Living Proof and now has a track record of pushing Guy just enough to form a narrative but not enough to break him out of the box.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jul 29, 2013
    40
    Guy's new album, Rhythm & Blues, spills onto two discs, one named "Rhythm" and the other "Blues," and the conceit would work if both halves of the album weren't each encrusted with the same indistinguishable cheese.

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  1. Rekkr
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Buddy Guy has both defined and re-defined the Blues. This phenomenal record testifies to the never-ending relevance of the Blues, as well asBuddy Guy has both defined and re-defined the Blues. This phenomenal record testifies to the never-ending relevance of the Blues, as well as this man's permanent status as LEGEND. This album deserves to be heard, and hopefully gains the recognition of today's primarily blues-less crowd. Like a good wine, Buddy has gained further distinction and integrity with age, and like a good cheese, he's gotten even funkier too. This man is on fire.… Full Review »
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