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- Summary: The latest full-length release for the blues artist was produced by Tom Hambridge and features guest appearances from James Bay, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards.
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- Record Label: RCA
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Modern Electric Blues, Regional Blues, Chicago Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Modern Electric Chicago Blues, Soul-Blues
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Classic Rock MagazineJun 25, 2018This lone soldier is at his best when the cavalry arrives, with Jagger honking on a languid You Di The Crime, and Keef tussling with Jeff Beck over a fine Cognac. [Summer 2018, p.89]
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UncutJun 25, 2018He stretches out into these songs, inhabiting them comfortably and casually, almost always finding a way to make the familiar sound fresh. [Aug 2018, p.32]
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Jun 25, 2018With its crowded track list and extended runtime, this album does not necessarily come off as an essential album in Guy's oeuvre. However, there are some strong tracks in here, and it is worth a listen for any blues aficionado.
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MojoJun 25, 2018More quirks and rough edges would have added tot he thrill, but this is nonetheless a heart-warming set from a cultural treasure. [Aug 2018, p.88]
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Jun 25, 2018That's a lot of songs about life and death, but The Blues Is Alive and Well has a lot of songs in general--a full 15, lasting well over an hour. This excessive length means there's a lot of room for levity, too.
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