Released 10 years ago
Blues of Desperation
Joe Bonamassa · 2016
61 min · 11 tracks · country · hard rock · blues rock
Blues of Desperation melds raw emotion with fiery guitar work, encapsulating the spirit of contemporary blues rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- fiery guitar solos energize moods
- emotional storytelling through sound
- late-night reflective listening
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you want
- desire for instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2016, Joe Bonamassa was well-established as a leading figure in modern blues, having released multiple successful albums. Blues of Desperation followed his acclaimed 2014 release, Different Shades of Blue, and continued to showcase his virtuosic guitar skills while exploring deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Clark Jr.· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Train 4:20
- 2 Mountain Climbing 5:43
- 3 Drive 5:47
- 4 No Good Place for the Lonely 8:38
- 5 Blues of Desperation 6:27
- 6 The Valley Runs Low 4:03
- 7 You Left Me Nothin' but the Bill and the Blues 4:10
- 8 Distant Lonesome Train 5:53
- 9 How Deep This River Runs 6:30
- 10 Livin' Easy 4:37
- 11 What I've Known for a Very Long Time 5:33
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