I'm with You Always
Mike Bloomfield · 2008
46 min · 12 tracks · blues
A soulful amalgamation of blues traditions and heartfelt storytelling, echoing the legacy of a master guitarist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eyesight to the Blind Start here — This track opens the album with a classic blues feel, showcasing Bloomfield's emotive guitar work and rich vocal delivery that sets the tone for the entire collection.
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I'm With You Always — The title track encapsulates themes of devotion and connection, offering a poignant reflection on relationships through Bloomfield's expressive playing and vocal sincerity.
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Stagger Lee — Bloomfield's rendition of this traditional tale blends storytelling with powerful instrumentation, illustrating his ability to breathe new life into blues narratives while maintaining their raw energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- short bursts of playful energy
- nostalgic storytelling through song
- headphone detail hunting moments
- engaging sing-along opportunities
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want constant high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity in Bloomfield's later years.
- Themes
- blues storytelling· emotive guitar legacy· devotion in relationships
- Career context
- Released in 2008, I'm with You Always came during Mike Bloomfield's late career phase, following his earlier influential works in the 1960s. This album marked a return to his roots, reestablishing his presence in the blues genre after years of limited mainstream visibility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Green· Eric Clapton· Johnny Winter
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'm With You Always
The moment shifts from a personal declaration to broader reflections on love and companionship.
This transition broadens the song's scope, inviting listeners to connect their own experiences to the narrative while deepening its emotional impact.
Tracklist
- 1 Eyesight to the Blind Start here 4:15
- 2 Men's Room 0:56
- 3 Frankie and Johnny 4:43
- 4 I'm With You Always 3:41
- 5 Jockey Blues / Old Folks Boogie 3:52
- 6 Some of These Days 4:59
- 7 Don't You Lie to Me 3:34
- 8 Hymn Time 3:35
- 9 Darktown Strutter's Ball 4:05
- 10 Stagger Lee 4:30
- 11 I'm Glad I'm Jewish 3:17
- 12 A-Flat Boogaloo 5:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Suitcase
Keb' Mo'
Shares a narrative depth and emotional guitar work, rooted in contemporary blues storytelling.
Just Won't Burn
Susan Tedeschi
Combines soulful vocals with blues guitar, emphasizing heartfelt relationships and rich narratives.
Sloe Gin
Joe Bonamassa
Features emotive guitar solos and deep lyrical themes of love and loss, echoing blues traditions.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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