Different Shades of Blue by Joe Bonamassa

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Hurts to give 3 stars. I ADORE HIM!!!! Fell in love with the look, the sound, the funk... JUST LOVE HIM!!!!! Sadly, there is something incredibly off with this album... Maybe I'm just spoiled from hearing him live, but this album sounds like he is being drowned out by every thing and every one else. That is the main attraction: hearing HIM... That ghostly, sexy voice that drives me outta my mind and his incredible skills with his guitar!!! Take all of that away, burying it under WHATEVER all of "this" was, and you lose him... I don't think he needs to branch out, try new things... as this is what he is known for. It reminds me of when ole Garth Brooks brought out his other half... Just didn't jive with me ... LEAVE HIM BE, Nashville!

Different Shades of Blue. Ordered through his web site and received it 2 days ago. Have listened to it 5-6 times beginning to end. Masterful! This is an exquistely talented individual, operating at the top of his game. Joe has learned, it's all about the song. Plenty of fire with the guitar, that only Joe can do. Modern Blues at the best. No one else comes close.

Definately Different Shades of Blue. I just received my CD and have listened to it several times. I have my favorites..."Different Shades of Blue" is the "hit" if you ask me, I can see joe's hands all over it. "I Gave Up Everything For You, 'Cept the Blues"..is just what it says, has that great bluesy sound that everyone loves, along with "Living On the Moon, Heartache Follows Wherever I go, So What Would I Do" and others. A few of the songs have the "new country" sound in my opinion with the twist of Joe's excellent guitar through out like "Get Back My Tomorrow". But you would expect that since he wrote most of the songs with country artists/writers. My least favorite is "Oh Beautiful"...the guitar riffs save it, but again, it's not one of my favorites. Overall, I love this whole album and I think any Bonamassa fan will...it's great to hear some long over due NEW/ORIGINAL music from him!! The only cover is "Hey Baby" by Jimi Hendrix. If you are new to Bonamassa you will love this album I think...as he says, music is different shades of blue. I personally like this blues/rock sound he does. I've only discovered this talented artist a couple of years ago, he never disappoints!!! You will love him too! Get this album!!!!

Bonamassa = Guitar God. Joe's newest album was well worth the two year wait. Loaded with quintessential Blues riffs, every one of the tracks on this album were written by Bonamassa. This man is the reason why the Blues continues to thrive for its fans. Joe's talent and commitment to the music and his fans is evident in all he does. This new album is no different.

Different Shades of Blue. Love the album. Joe is my favorite guitarist and he proves why. The best song by far is Black Irish Eyes. Incredible tune. His songwriting talents are top notch. This is one of his best!

Superb. Whole set of songs are great

Not his best work. I love Joe's other work but this album leaves me wanting. Get Back My Tomorrow and Different Shades of Blue are great songs but the rest of the album is kinda flat. I think many people who write reviews are rating the artist and not the specific work. Five stars should be for an exceptional album which this is not. Not bad just not great.

The Best. I'm turning Blue

Give me the Blues. Outstanding album Wouldn't have expected anything less from Joe.

Hijacked. I have become an ardent JB fan over the last two years, and I think he is the foremost blues guitarist/vocalist on the scene today. But this new album sounds like it was hijacked by Hollywood (or in this case Las Vegas!). His powerful. lean, earthy blues have been overwhelmed by overproduction and overinstrumentation to the point where much of this album is barely recognizable as the JB we have come to know. In a way it reminds me of what happened to Bonnie Raitt after she gained mass appeal with Nick of Time. Oh Joe, say it ain't so!

disappointed. The title track is very good and was heavily promoted. That is the highlight of the album though. This is not the music that has made Joe soooo good. I will always be a fan, but IMHO this is his poorest album to date. Bring back the good stuff Joe.

Simply Amazing. Love every single one of the songs they are so original. 🎶

Different Shades of Bad. Joe has gone too far Beth Hart. Only one good song on album, the title song. I have everything Joe B. has ever done and been to 4 of his concerts. He's getting tired and so am I.

Techman. It just keeps getting better!

Different Shades of Blue. A Masterpiece! Excellent! Artistic Gem! Joe Bonamassa continues to blur the lines between blues and rock, and this is a perfect example. Great songs, excellent guitar as only Mr. Bonamassa can deliver, but the vocals are off the chart on this CD. Joe Bonamassa gets better and better every year. I highly recommend this CD for blues lovers, or rock lovers. Excellent work.

AMAZING!. One of the best records JB has put out in a while! Ranks up there with Ballad of John Henry

Different Shades. This album is a little different from his previous efforts. I took some time with it but I really really love this album. He has his own guitar sound that is missing from the current blues scene. This is my favorite album to come out in a long time.

Up Another Notch. Simply put - wow !! Bonamassa is at the top of his game - he has continued to evolve as an artist and bluesman, and this album is the culmination of this evolution. I've been a fan since early days and have listened to all his albums countless times. Different Shades of Blue combines his classical blues guitar riffs we know and love, soulful lyrics, with a more upbeat and modern blues sound (the increased presence of the horns and keyboards really works). I loved every song on this album for different reasons, but came away more impressed than ever - amazing album from one of the most underrated artists of this generation.

not impressed. how does this guy get away with calling this stuff blues? very overated

Best in a long time!. I’m a big fan of Joe and have seen him numerous times, the first time was around 2000 I think and I remember Joe remarking on how there wasn’t many people that showed up to see him. A lot has changed since then and the last time I saw him was last year and it was a much bigger turn out and great show with the guy’s from the Vienna recording making it awesome. I really like this recording and hope he continues to release music that he has a hand in writing. The collaborations with Beth Hart and the Rock Candy Funk Party, but especially the acoustic Vienna Opera House recording shows the diversity and maturity Joe has obtained in the last few years. I would like to see Joe work with a different producer than Kevin Shirley at some point, not that there is anything wrong with the music they have created together but I’ve seen artists grow for the better when making changes and Joe has an epic recording in him I know it and am not sure he’ll get it out in the current collaboration. Anyone that likes Joe’s music will love this one as it has become one of if not my favorite already and I’m on my third time listening to it since I bought it a few hours ago, use the headphones.

Different Shades of Blue. Pre-ordered from Joe's website. On first listen, I wasn't impressed. Then I listened a second time. Liked it better. Listened a third time and started to hear all that went into this. Great work Joe, and Kevin. Joe's band is always great. Saw him earlier this year. As good as Joe is on an album. My advise is to go see him live. If you aren't a fan already, it'll make you one once you see him liive.

different shades of blue. sorry this is not close to what joe can lay down. seen him live, got every cd he has put out except for a few of his ho-hum ones. ill pass on this one too.

Joe's till my fave! But this album?. I have to agree with #Different Shades of Blah. Even after listening to several tracks I had to check to see if I was really listening to JB. I kept going through the tracks to try to find my beloved Joe. Don't get me wrong I'm not against change or experimentation but this album is not one that I will often play.

Different shade of blues...and a very safe shade at that. This is a safe blues LP for the masses. 3 of these songs sound like they could be on a "room full of blues" LP(Living on the moon, Igave up everything for you cept the blues and trouble town) ...not that the are bad but it is more horn and almost soul based. The best song is the title song and there are a couple of real nice surprises such as what would I do and get back my tomorrow. There aren't any glaring what was he thinking but there wasn't anty OMG I have to get this right now songs either. Joe Bonamassa is still a great guitar player and I have almost all his stuff...but for the first time ever I think Joe played it safe and when you play to to lose...welll that is exactly what happens...I hope next time he says forget it...they want guiatar here is screaming blues guitar...that is the Joe I love...this one...It's ok...

Different Shades of Blah. It hurts to type this review after anticipating this albumn for so long. I've followed Joe since he was playing in small clubs, I own every albumn and have traveled to multiple states to see him, so by no means am I late comer to the Bonamassa band wagon. But at the end of the day this albumn has one maybe two songs that will stay with me and burn into my heart. Where is the haunted sound of Dust Bowl, the loneliness of Sloe Gin, the beat and cresendo of Slow Train, Ballad of John Henry and tens of other JB songs? I always thank Joe for stretching his wings, trying new things and gaining new well deserved fans. However, sadly, here is a Bonamssa albumn that will collect dust well before it's time.

JB Delivers!!. Great heavy Zeppelin-esque hooks on Oh Beautiful & excellent playing throughout. Title track is excellent. Can't go wrong with Anton Fig on drums. JB does not disappoint here.

Fantastic!. Joe's fantastic as always... never a disappointment!

New Album - Different Shades of Blue. Great Stuff!! The title cut is really good but my personal favorite has to be "Get Back My Tomorrow". If you are a guitar fan, a blues fan, a Joe B. fan - this is one album you need to have in your collection!

Awesome. He is awesome

Another amazing album!!!. Just close your eyes turn it up and float away! what a sonically rich album! Joe is great don’t get me wrong but this team, these guys, have become so great over the years making great music and working together! it just sounds like they had fun and played their hearts out! Wish it had 12 more song lol.

Flashback to 2001. Joe is simply amazing. I first saw him back in 2001, when he opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Beacon in NYC. I was by myself at the concert. You know how everyone ignores the opening act you never heard of before? I was outside at the theatre’s bar drinking a beer as was everyone else, when I first heard Joe playing. I was shocked, I immediately went back to my seat and had goose bumps listening to him, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. When the concert was over, Joe had a small table out in the lobby selling CD’s. I think it was his folks that were selling them. I bought one on the way out and have been enjoying Joe's music ever since.

Distracting production. I love Joe, but the horns and production take away from his strengths. I agree with other comments. Get back to being great at what you do.

Brian Hanson. My buddy already has a copy of the new CD held a listening party last night Horns back-up singers...Hugh sound your going to love it..... When he tours this alblum its going to be AWESOME !!!

Love the new sounds of Joe!!. Just got my CD today (9/18/14)! I really like every song. He is in my top 3 favorite artists/guitarists!! This album is rock solid!! Can't wait to see him in November!!

90.90909% awesome. "Oh Beautiful" and "Different Shades of Blue" are only about half-decent. The rest of it is great. Definitely a change of pace for Joe & Co.

Joe Bonamaster. Different Shades of Blue, a continuation of the mastery that is Joe Bonamassa. The passion this man puts into his work is clearly evident on this album. It has everything from rock to smoky blues. If Different Shades were vinyl rather than a file on my iPod, I would have a great start to wearing the grooves all the way through.

Different shades of blue. I'm a big fan but sorry it was just average and Joe is way above average

Whew!!. I'm about seven songs thru this new album and I needed a break. I got wore out. All I can say is WOW! I think this may be JB's best album to date, seriously. Living in the Moon was some serious R & B. As joe would say, "it's wicked good". His voice just keeps getting better and he wrote all the songs. The guitar solos are increasingly better than other albums, and his homage to some blues greats certainly shows in several songs. "I gave up everything for you" is reminiscent of a BB King tune, pick any of 50, and with a little Clapton-like guitar thrown in. The piano is a nice touch. After my ears cool down, I'll listen to the rest. I recommend a good pair of headphones/earbuds, so you can really hear it properly. Kudos to his producer, Kevin, this is a work of music art. Thank you very much. You know we will be expecting you to kill it again next time. I like it. Thank you JB and crew for an album really worth waiting for. Norris

Wow. I love this album his voice and guitar playing gets better every new album. Great job. I can’t wait to see him again at the hard rock. Thanks pbs

Great Album But,.... Joe always puts out quality work but I think he needs to get away from the huge sound and take it back to basics! I've got all of his works and my favs will always be the raw, clean blues sound of the ealier years!! Nice job Joe but, take it back a bit!!

different shade of blue. joe bonamassa amazing

As advertised. Absolutely excellent! I have listened to the album twice already. Can't wait to hear some of the new songs live.

New Album. It's Joe. Need I say more?

Crazy Incredible!. Joe pulls it altogether! Polished vocals (finally), great mix of blues and funk and a burning guitar. Joe has set the guitar hero bar so high it will never be topped in my lifetime.

Good, just not great.... I have almost everything Joe has done so far in his career and this is the first one I am not loving...yet. I feel like the opening 2 songs are a strange choice to get things started. After that, he starts in with the horns...never been a fan of horns on any album! I feel it detracts from the songs big-time. I think this definitely changes the tone on the album but just makes the whole thing seem a little disjointed at times. Secondly, I don't feel like he is playing with as much emotion on this one. There is a song or two where this comes across but seldom heard in the rest of the songs...not sure if too many guitars affected this. I really liked Driving (the last one) but this is just ok. Here's hoping these songs come across better live, that's where Joe really shines!

Blues Rock at its best!. A very fine listenable experience. Three tracks are great, and all the others are good. As usual, the musical tones are excellent throughout.

Not Live, But Great Studio. Joe is not really none for his studio albums, the clean spontaneity of his live performance is just so awesome. That said, this Cd is possibly the best studio project yet. Some rammed the horns, but thats part of the blues too, as compared to being subject to Kenny G doing sax gyrations on the studio version of Bird On A Wire, Live that song was great. Can't wait to hear these songs live.

Awesome!!. Awesome!!

Review. Love the blues from Joe Bonamassa he is the reason I bought a Les Paul another great album from him!

Great Album!. What an album! Incredible! One of my favorites by Joe. Can't wait to see him in December if he plays Different Shades of Blue. Even if he doesn't I would still enjoy the concert, but DSOB would certainly help.

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