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In Reply to: RE: Not my cup of tea posted by BobM on June 30, 2009 at 09:14:34
Apparently I'm hearing a lot more creativity from Joe than you are, but it's all a matter of personal preference; for me his technique is second to none as a blues virtuaoso (and his Top 25 blues charted albums will bear this out), but I'll admit to subjective bias because he is a friend.I like his original compositions, but when pushed his interpretations of other musician's songs are often better than the original. Example: Tom Wait's "Jockey Full of Bourbon", an unusual choice that was recommended by Joe's producer. As interpreted by Joe Bonamassa on his most recent album this is THE best version of that song that I've ever heard (I've listened to Wait's jaunty caribbean styled version and it does absolutely nothing for me whatsoever, but Joe's disparate interpretation is genuinely creepy)! The moody calliope sounds Joe's keyboard player unleashes weave in and out and will stick with you; it's the most haunting song I've heard in years, and the electric guitar hook that Joe employs on that track actually hones Wait's Jamaican rhythms down to a sharp point that stabs again and again!
>>> "He seems to just recreate standard licks and doesn't do much in a new and creative way." <<<
It has been said that there are only seven plots in literature; my wife has had over 30 novels published. Go figure! ;O)
Seriously, I'm not trying to sell you on Joe's blues technique if his style isn't your taste, but I beg to differ with you about the caliber of his talent and your assertion about hype. His abilities are anything BUT mediocre and his peers (and elder blues-men) readily acknowledge his expertise.
Respectfully,
AuPh
Edits: 06/30/09
of his music. Glad it was recommended!
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