Blues Singer

Description

This entirely acoustic album is dedicated to John Lee Hooker, with these words: "In memory of John Lee Hooker. We miss you." Unaccustomed to his acoustic compositions, Buddy Guy ventures into a rare foray into folk blues, spanning an entire album. The guitarist delivers a raw and authentic performance, with 12 tracks that feel as if they were recorded late at night in his living room or on his porch. We find the power of his solos, as well as his expressive voice, but with a certain restraint in this acoustic version. Accompanied by a minimalist double bass and brush-played drums, Guy offers an almost supernatural performance on covers of Skip James ("Hard Time Killing Floor"), Johnny Shines ("Moanin' and Groanin'"), Son House ("Louise McGhee"), and John Lee Hooker ("Sally Mae"), among others. It is an intimate and melancholic album, perfect for long evenings, rainy days, and moments of deep sadness. Buddy Guy is just as convincing here, if not more so, than on his wild electric albums, making Blues Singer one of the boldest and most poignant albums in his discography. Blues Singer is available in a limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on translucent red vinyl and includes a 4-page booklet.