How Blue Can You Get
Gary Moore · 2021
44 min · 8 tracks · blues
A masterclass in blues guitar, blending soulful melodies with gritty, emotive vocals and rich instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Tore Down — This opening track features fiery guitar riffs and a raw vocal performance, setting the tone for the album's deep emotional exploration.
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How Blue Can You Get — The title track showcases Moore's stunning guitar work alongside poignant lyrics that capture feelings of heartbreak and longing.
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Living With the Blues — This track highlights Moore's ability to convey deep sorrow through both lyrics and instrumentation, encapsulating the essence of the blues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively showcases Moore's guitar skills while maintaining a cohesive blues sound throughout.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, with the instrumentation often layering bluesy guitar riffs over steady drum patterns.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal techniques, enhancing the emotional connection between the singer and the listener.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady emotional intensity throughout
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- soaring guitar solos for release
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- looking for short song bursts
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Strong late-career release reaffirming Moore's blues legacy and guitar mastery.
- Career context
- Released on April 30, 2021, 'How Blue Can You Get' came during Gary Moore's late career phase, following a period of reflection after his previous album 'Live from London' in 2013. This album marked a return to his blues roots, showcasing his expertise and passion for the genre after exploring various styles throughout his lengthy career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green· Eric Clapton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Tore Down 6:08
- 2 Steppin' Out 3:18
- 3 In My Dreams 5:42
- 4 How Blue Can You Get 7:16
- 5 Looking at Your Picture 4:29
- 6 Love Can Make a Fool of You 6:23
- 7 Done Somebody Wrong 3:44
- 8 Living With the Blues 7:17
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