Album Releases by Genre
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The Sun is Shining Down
by John Mayall
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length release from British blues artist John Mayall features guest appearances from The Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller, Scarlet Rivera, Jake Shimabukuro, and Melvin Taylor.
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Muddy Waters 100
by John Primer
July 24, 2015
The tribute album to Blues legend Muddy Waters by John Primer features contributions from such artist as Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, James Cotton, Bob Margolin, Keb Mo, Derek Trucks, and Johnny Winter.
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Step Back
by Johnny Winter
September 2, 2014
The final release for the Texan blues guitarist who passed away in July 2014 features guest appearances from Joe Bonnamassa, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Paul Nelson, Joe Perry, Brian Setzer, and Leslie West.
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Barricades & Brickwalls
by Kasey Chambers
February 12, 2002
Australian alt-country singer Kasey Chambers follows her acclaimed 2000 debut ('The Captain') with this sophomore effort. Lucinda Williams guests.
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Good To Be...
by Keb' Mo'
January 21, 2022
The latest full-length release from Nashville-based blues artist Keb' Mo' features guest appearances from Kristin Chenoweth, Old Crow Medicine Show and Darius Rucker.
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The Traveler
by Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
May 31, 2019
The ninth full-length studio release for the blues rock guitarist was recorded over 10 days with co-producer Marshall Altman.
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Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
by Larry Campbell
June 23, 2015
The debut collaboration between Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams features covers as well as originals.
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![The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/92d5367339f3c61917ebfbb69fe87ebd-98.jpg)
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The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]
by Lead Belly
February 24, 2015
The box set of the Louisiana folk/blues artist Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter features 16 unreleased songs.
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Ramble at the Ryman
by Levon Helm
May 17, 2011
Levon Helm releases a live album from his 2008 Nashville show featuring songs from The Band, as well as original songs and rock covers.
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Everlasting Arms
by Luke Winslow-King
September 30, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter from New Orleans features a duet with Esther Rose King.
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I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always
by Luke Winslow-King
September 30, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New Orleans-based blues singer-songwriter was influenced by his divorce in 2015.
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Blue Mesa
by Luke Winslow-King
May 11, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the New Orleans-based blues singer-songwriter features contributions from Chris Davis, Roberto Luti and Mike Lynch.
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Trails & Tribulations
by Martin Simpson
September 1, 2017
The 20th full-length studio solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Andy Bell.
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![From His Head to His Heart to His Hands [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/0091bb61a07d5debc6b7bb6f1ca5b1d3-98.jpg)
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From His Head to His Heart to His Hands [Box Set]
by Michael Bloomfield
February 4, 2014
The four-disc set includes demos, outtakes, live recordings, and a 60-minute documentary film about the 1960s Chicago blues guitarist who was a session guitarist on Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited before joining The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and The Electric Flag.
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Storytone
by Neil Young
November 4, 2014
The deluxe two-disc set from the singer-songwriter features one disc with a 92-piece orchestra and choir plus a disc of solo versions of the same songs.
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Keys to the Kingdom
by North Mississippi Allstars
February 1, 2011
The latest album from the jam band was recorded after the death of Cody and Luther Dickerson's father and the birth of Luther's child.
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OST
by O Brother Where Art Thou
December 5, 2000
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Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs
by Otis Taylor
June 23, 2009
The latest album for the blues artist includes Gary Moore and Jason Moran as guests.
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Otis Taylor's Contraband
by Otis Taylor
February 14, 2012
The theme of love and relationships runs through the latest release from blues singer Otis Taylor.
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My World Is Gone
by Otis Taylor
February 12, 2013
The treatment of Native Americans is the theme for the blues artist's latest release featuring guitarist Mato Nanji.
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Fantasizing About Being Black
by Otis Taylor
March 3, 2017
The history of the African-American experience is the concept behind the 15th full-length release for the blues artist featuring guest appearances from Jerry Douglas, Brandon Niederauer and Ron Miles.
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Everywhere at Once
by Paul Allen & the Underthinkers
August 6, 2013
The debut full-length blues-rock release for the Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and his band featuring Doug Barnett, John Bohlinger, and Tim Pike. Doyle Bramhall II, Chrissie Hynde, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Ivan Neville, Derek Trucks, Joe Walsh, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart appear as guests.
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Theosophy
by Pete Molinari
June 2, 2014
The fourth release for the British singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Dan Auerbach and Barrie Cadogan.
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Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down
by R.L. Burnside
October 24, 2000
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Burnside On Burnside
by R.L. Burnside
October 23, 2001
The suddenly-prolific 74-year-old Mississippi bluesman offers up a back-to-the-basics live set, recorded in Portland in January 2001 with two backing musicians.
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Life by Misadventure
by Rag 'n' Bone Man
May 7, 2021
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from P!nk.
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Heavy Blues
by Randy Bachman
April 14, 2015
The debut full-length release for the blues-rock trio led by The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive founder was produced by Kevin Shirley.
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A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
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The Grifter's Hymnal
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
March 26, 2012
The Texan singer-songwriter's latest release was co-produced with George Reiff.
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Imaginary Man
by Rayland Baxter
August 14, 2015
The second full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Landry and Erik Masse.
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Tomorrow Is My Turn
by Rhiannon Giddens
February 10, 2015
The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett.
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Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm
by Robert Cray
April 28, 2017
The latest release for the blues singer features members of the Hi Rhythm Section and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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That's What I Heard
by Robert Cray Band
February 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the band led by the Blues/soul guitarist features four originals and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Goin' Platinum!
by Robert Finley
December 8, 2017
The second full-length release from the Louisiana-based blues singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Sharecropper's Son
by Robert Finley
May 21, 2021
The third full-length release for the Louisiana soul singer was produced by Dan Auerbach (who also played guitar on the album).
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Black Bayou
by Robert Finley
October 27, 2023
The songs on the fourth full-length release from Louisiana blues artist Robert Finley were created while it was recorded in Nashville with producer Dan Auerbach.
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Brighter Days
by Robert Randolph & the Family Band
August 23, 2019
The sixth full-length studio release for the pedal steel guitarist was recorded in Nashville with producer Dave Cobb.
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No More Worlds to Conquer
by Robin Trower
April 29, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for the British blues-rock artist Robin Trower features contributions from Chris Taggart and Richard Watts.
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Mad Lad: A Live Tribute to Chuck Berry
by Ronnie Wood & His Wild Five
November 15, 2019
The tribute album to Chuck Berry from the Rolling Stones guitarist was recorded live with Ben Waters and Imelda May.
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Let It Burn
by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
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Joy Comes Back
by Ruthie Foster
March 24, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated blues artist features covers of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," the Four Tops’ "Loving You is Sweeter than Ever" and Chris Stapleton's "What Are You Listening To?"
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Live at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco Aug 31-Sept 1 2011
by Ry Cooder
September 10, 2013
The second live release for the slide guitarist is a collaboration with The Corridos Famosos band and recorded from two nights at San Francisco's Great American Hall in 2011.
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![Soundtracks [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/023a846080b2ba2454fbe8f783c98ca1-98.jpg)
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Soundtracks [Box Set]
by Ry Cooder
September 30, 2014
The seven-disc box set contains Ry Cooder's work on the soundtracks for The Long Riders; Alamo Bay; Paris, Texas; Blue City; Crossroads; Johnny Handsome; and Trespass.
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Kill or Be Kind
by Samantha Fish
September 20, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the blues guitarist/singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Billington.
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Faster
by Samantha Fish
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release from the blues-rock guitarist was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum and features a guest appearance from Tech N9ne.
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The Bad Testament
by Scott H. Biram
February 24, 2017
The ninth full-length release for the Texan blues/county-rock singer-songwriter was recorded in his home studio.
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I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left
by Seasick Steve
September 29, 2008
The California-born musician's first album on the Warner Bros. label features Grinderman, Ruby Turner, and KT Tunstall as guests.
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Man From Another Time
by Seasick Steve
March 30, 2010
The California-born singer-songwriter who has had much more success overseas, releases his fourth album.
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You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
by Seasick Steve
May 30, 2011
This is the first album from the Blues singer from California on Third Man Records, Jack White's label.
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Keepin' the Horse Between Me and the Ground
by Seasick Steve
October 7, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the California blues singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
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Love & Peace
by Seasick Steve
July 24, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the blues artist was self-produced and features contributions from Malcolm Arison, Luther Dickinson and Dan Magnusson.
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Living in a Burning House
by Selwyn Birchwood
January 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Florida blues guitarist was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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Exorcist
by Selwyn Birchwood
June 9, 2023
The latest full-length release from Florida blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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Never Going Back
by Shemekia Copeland
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the daughter of blues guitarist/singer Johnny Copeland was produced by Oliver Wood.
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America's Child
by Shemekia Copeland
August 3, 2018
The eighth full-length release for the blues singer features guest appearances from John Prine, Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Gauthier, Emmylou Harris, and Steve Cropper.
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Voice Of Treason
by Soledad Brothers
August 11, 2003
If you think the concept of a guitar-drums blues duo from Detroit sounds a bit, well, familiar, consider this: Soledad Brothers guitarist Johnny Walker allegedly is responsible for teaching the White Stripes' Jack White how to play guitar. This is the Brothers' third studio LP.
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Hold on Tight
by Solomon Burke
March 22, 2011
The final album for the soul singer who passed away in October 2010 features a collaboration with Dutch artist De Dijk.
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Forever on My Mind
by Son House
March 18, 2022
The previously unreleased recordings from Delta blues artist Son House were recorded by manager/historian Dick Waterman and restored by producer Dan Auerbach.
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Son Little
by Son Little
October 16, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for Philadelphia producer Aaron Livingston who has worked with The Roots and Mavis Staples.
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New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Aloha
by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
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Like Neptune
by Son Little
September 9, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Blacktop Run
by Sonny Landreth
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Louisiana guitarist was produced by R.S. Field.
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Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales
by Steve Cropper
August 9, 2011
The guitarist best known for working with Booker T & the M.G.'s releases a tribute album to the R&B band The 5 Royales.
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Fire It Up
by Steve Cropper
April 23, 2021
The first full-length release for the Stax guitarist in 10 years was co-produced with Jon Tiven and features the vocals of Roger C. Reale.
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Rattlesnake Cage
by Steve Dawson
February 18, 2014
The latest release for the Nashville-based Canadian producer/singer-songwriter is an instrumental guitar album.
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Transcendental Blues
by Steve Earle
June 6, 2000
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Jerusalem
by Steve Earle
September 24, 2002
The roots rocker tackles a variety of tough, contemporary issues on this latest release, perhaps his most political, issue-oriented album yet. Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris guest.
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Bingo!
by Steve Miller Band
June 15, 2010
The blues and R&B covers album for the California-based Steve Miller Band is its first studio album in seven years and features the late Norton Buffalo.
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The Story of Light
by Steve Vai
August 14, 2012
The concept album from guitarist Steve Vai is the second of a planned trilogy that began with 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections.
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Anarchist Gospel
by Sunny War
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic.
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No More Normal
by Swindle
January 25, 2019
The latest release for the British dubstep/grime producer features guest appearances from Andrew Ashong, Etta Bond, Kiko Bun, D Double E, Daley, Nubya Garcia, Ghetts, Knucks Eva Lazarus, P Money, Kojey Radical, and Rider Shafique.
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Maestro
by Taj Mahal
September 30, 2008
The Grammy-winning blues artist releases his first studio album in five years, featuring appearances by Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and Ziggy Marley.
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TajMo
by Taj Mahal
May 5, 2017
The debut collaboration between Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal features guest appearances from Sheila E., Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, and Lizz Wright.
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Get On Board
by Taj Mahal
April 22, 2022
The latest full-length release for the collaboration between Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder features covers of songs from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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Revelator
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 7, 2011
The debut album for the blues band led by the husband and wife duo of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeshi was produced by Jim Scott.
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Live: Everybody's Talkin'
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
May 29, 2012
The live release from the group comprising Susan Tedeschi's and Derek Trucks' bands includes tracks from their Grammy winning debut together - Revelator - and six covers.
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Made Up Mind
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
August 20, 2013
The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott.
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Brothers
by The Black Keys
May 18, 2010
The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.
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Delta Kream
by The Black Keys
May 14, 2021
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded covers of Mississippi hill country blues songs in Nashville over two sessions with Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton.
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Howl
by The Howlin' Brothers
March 5, 2013
The Nashville-based Americana trio's debut release on Readymade Records was produced by Brendan Benson.
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Hold On!
by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
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Bouquets from a Cloudy Sky: The Complete Pretty Things Collection [Box Set]
by The Pretty Things
March 17, 2015
The box set set of the 1960s British rock band led by Phil May that included influences from R&B and psychedelia features all of their studio albums release between 1965-2007, two CDs of demos, live recordings, outtakes, two DVDs with a two-hour documentary, a live video of its 1968 S.F Sorrow album at Abbey Road, and a 100-page book by Mike Stax.
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Can't Get Enough
by The Rides
August 27, 2013
Produced by Jerry Harrison, the debut for blues rock-trio of Stephen Stills, former Electric Flag member Barry Goldberg, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd includes four originals as well as cover songs by such artists as Iggy & The Stooges, Muddy Waters, and Neil Young.
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Pierced Arrow
by The Rides
May 6, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the blues-rock band that includes Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Barry Goldberg.
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Soul Food
by The Word
May 4, 2015
The long-awaited follow-up to the blues-rock band's 2001 self-titled debut release features guest appearances from Ruthie Foster and Amy Helm.
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I Ran Down Every Dream
by Tommy McLain
August 26, 2022
the first new release in over 40 years for Louisiana swamp pop artist Tommy McLain was produced by C.C. Adcock and features contributions from Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Augie Meyers, Steve Riley, Ivan Neville, and Van Dyke Parks.
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Hoodoo
by Tony Joe White
September 16, 2013
The swamp rock veteran's latest release is his first on the Yep Roc label.
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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Born to Sing: No Plan B
by Van Morrison
October 2, 2012
The 35th album for the Northern Irish singer-songwriter sees him returning to the Blue Note label, after several releases with Exile/Polydor and EMI.
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Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.
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Latest Record Project, Vol. 1
by Van Morrison
May 7, 2021
The 28-track release from Northern Irish singer-songwriter features songs about such topics as social media and the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Moving On Skiffle
by Van Morrison
March 10, 2023
Van Morrison latest full-length studio release features skiffle-influenced covers of 23 blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz songs.
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God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson
by Various Artists
February 26, 2016
The tribute album to blues singer Blind Willie Johnson features such artists as the Blind Boys of Alabama, Rickie Lee Jones and the Cowboy Junkies, Maria McKee, Sinead O’Connor, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Tom Waits, and Lucinda Williams.
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Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969
by Various Artists
August 2, 2019
The compilation of tracks from the three-day blues festival at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor come from a restored fan recording.
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If You're Going to the City: A Tribute to Mose Allison for Sweet Relief
by Various Artists
November 29, 2019
The tribute to the late jazz/blues artist features 15 covers that include his daughter Amy, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin, Anything Mose!, Jackson Browne, Peter Case, Elvis Costello, Robbie Fulks, Ben Harper, Chrissie Hynde, Iggy Pop, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, The Tippo All Stars, and Loudon Wainwright III.
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Tell Everybody! 21st Century Juke Joint Blues from Easy Eye Sound
by Various Artists
August 11, 2023
The collection of blues produced by Dan Auerbach features tracks from Auerbach, RL Boyce, Gabe Carter, Robert Finley, Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, Moonrisers, Glenn Schwartz, The Black Keys, Leo Bud Welch, and Willow Witchin'.
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Ashes & Dust
by Warren Haynes
July 24, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina-born rock guitarist features collaborations with Railroad Earth.
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Two Men With The Blues
by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis
July 8, 2008
This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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