Rhythm & Blues
by Buddy Guy
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 30, 2013
Metascore
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. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 23, 2013
    90
    Rhythm & Blues is a proper double album: each disc is notionally themed though, as you'd rightly expect, there's plenty of each. [Oct 2013, p.88]
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  2. Exclaim
    Jul 29, 2013
    80
    Rhythm & Blues is a late career milestone that backs up all of the accolades Guy has ever received.
  3. Mojo
    Dec 18, 2013
    80
    One Day Away, with Urban, is country-lite, but everything else is heavy with the weight of Guy's skill and experience. [Jan 2014, p.101]
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  5. PopMatters
    Jul 29, 2013
    70
    It’s the sound of Buddy Guy, armed with his crooked smile and polka-dot guitar, reinforcing rather than reinventing what he has done. And it’s fun.
  6. The New York Times
    Aug 12, 2013
    80
    Whether he’s singing about his mother’s advice or the eternal blues staple, woman trouble, Mr. Guy hits home.

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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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