• Record Label: Provogue
  • Release Date: Oct 6, 2023
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 17, 2023
    90
    If you've followed his career the evolution makes perfect sense. .... Roll on Vol.3. [Nov 2023, p.79]
  2. Oct 5, 2023
    80
    Smith helps give Blues Deluxe, Vol. 2 a loose, lived-in feeling that contrasts with the eager fire of the 2003 record. It's a change that suits Bonamassa.
  3. 70
    There’s no grand concept other than Bonamassa returning to the music that initially inspired him, playing it with the maturity and talent that 20 additional years brings. Whether it becomes as popular as the first volume remains to be seen, but the guitarist is best when he’s most comfortable as he is on this impressive set.
  4. Mojo
    Oct 5, 2023
    60
    They're all done pretty straight, but then of course eh throws in his trademark "more is More" soloing, all Bluesbreakers-to-Cream-era Eric Clapton-style muscle and intensity. [Nov 2023, p.93]
  5. Uncut
    Oct 5, 2023
    60
    Faithful and reverential throughout, there's nonetheless clear signs of Joe's own personality shining though. [Nov 2023, p.27]

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