What makes Blues for Greeny by Gary Moore notable?

Blues for Greeny received critical acclaim, highlighting Moore's exceptional guitar work and emotional depth. It became notable for reaching the top of the charts in various countries and is credited with revitalizing interest in traditional blues among rock audiences during the mid-1990s. Released in 1995, Blues for Greeny marked Gary Moore's return to his blues roots after exploring hard rock and metal in the 1980s. This album came as a heartfelt homage to his early influences, particularly Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, positioning Moore as both a reverent artist and a seasoned guitarist at this stage of his career.

Who is Blues for Greeny for?

Blues for Greeny works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and soulful reflective moments.

How many songs are on Blues for Greeny?

Blues for Greeny has 11 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Blues for Greeny

Gary Moore · 1995

56 min · 11 tracks · blues

A soulful tribute where bluesy guitar riffs intertwine with heartfelt vocals, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia and longing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Need Your Love So Bad — This track showcases Moore's ability to blend heartfelt emotion with technical prowess, featuring a soaring guitar solo that serves as a poignant centerpiece.
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Love That Burns — The song captures a rawness and vulnerability, with Moore's expressive vocals complementing the haunting melody and powerful guitar lines.
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Driftin’ — With its extended instrumental sections, this track highlights Moore's improvisational skills and deep connection to the blues tradition, making it a standout on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Moore's guitar work and vocal interplay create a strong blues atmosphere, though the album's flow is uneven.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure between vocals and guitar, enhancing the blues tradition.
The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady groove while others slow down to create moments of reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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
soulful reflective moments
wave-like pacing experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked a return to blues, gaining wider recognition for Moore's guitar work and emotional depth.
Career context: Released in 1995, Blues for Greeny marked Gary Moore's return to his blues roots after exploring hard rock and metal in the 1980s. This album came as a heartfelt homage to his early influences, particularly Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, positioning Moore as both a reverent artist and a seasoned guitarist at this stage of his career.
Stylistic neighbors: Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green· Eric Clapton