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Blues for the Modern Daze

Walter Trout · 2012

77 min · 15 tracks · blues

A gritty blend of blues and rock that channels raw emotion through soulful guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • gritty rawness for catharsis
  • soulful guitar-driven narratives
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • for evening unwind

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2012, Walter Trout was a seasoned blues musician, having released multiple albums since his early career in the 1990s. 'Blues for the Modern Daze' arrived after his recovery from a life-threatening liver disease, marking both a personal and artistic resurgence.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Bonamassa· Gary Clark Jr.· Keb' Mo'

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Saw My Mama Cryin' 5:52
  • 2 Lonely 4:52
  • 3 The Sky Is Fallin' Down 3:42
  • 4 Blues for My Baby 7:57
  • 5 You Can't Go Home Again 5:49
  • 6 Recovery 6:24
  • 7 Turn Off Your TV 3:30
  • 8 Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous 6:16
  • 9 Never Knew You Well 6:14
  • 10 Puppet Master 0:45
  • 11 Money Rules the World 4:37
  • 12 All I Want Is You 5:21
  • 13 Brother's Keeper 7:01
  • 14 Blues for the Modern Daze 6:18
  • 15 Pray for Rain 3:14

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