Bad for You Baby
Gary Moore · 2008
55 min · 11 tracks · blues
A gritty blend of blues rock infused with soulful guitar solos and heartfelt lyricism from a seasoned artist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad for You Baby — The title track opens the album with raw energy, combining catchy riffs with relatable themes of love's complications, setting the tone for the entire record.
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I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know — This extended piece features intricate guitar work and emotional depth, demonstrating Moore's skill at transforming vulnerability into powerful musical expression.
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Mojo Boogie — An upbeat track that showcases Moore's playful side, it blends traditional blues elements with a modern twist, illustrating his ability to innovate within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Moore's emotive guitar work and solid songwriting create a compelling blues rock album.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature extended guitar solos that showcase Moore's technical skill and emotional expression, particularly in 'I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know'.
- The last three tracks maintain a consistent blues feel but vary in tempo, with 'Preacher Man Blues' slowing down significantly before the closing track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and connection to blues tradition in later career.
- Career context
- By the time 'Bad for You Baby' was released in 2008, Gary Moore had already established himself as a versatile musician, known for his work in blues and rock. This album came after a brief hiatus from original material following his 2004 release, marking a return to his blues roots with fresh energy and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green· Eric Clapton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad for You Baby 2:54
- 2 Down the Line 2:56
- 3 Umbrella Man 3:38
- 4 Holding On 3:47
- 5 Walkin' Thru the Park 3:00
- 6 I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know 10:36
- 7 Mojo Boogie 3:32
- 8 Someday Baby 3:34
- 9 Did You Ever Feel Lonely? 6:10
- 10 Preacher Man Blues 5:58
- 11 Trouble Ain't Far Behind 9:39
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