L.A. Blues Authority Volume II: Glenn Hughes – Blues
Glenn Hughes · 1992
64 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A gritty fusion of blues and rock that showcases Glenn Hughes' powerful vocals and dynamic songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Boy Can Sing the Blues Start here — This opening track encapsulates the album's spirit with its soulful delivery and bluesy instrumentation, setting the tone for Hughes' vocal intensity.
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You Don’t Have to Save Me Anymore — This song showcases a personal narrative that highlights Hughes’ emotional depth, blending poignant lyrics with a compelling melody that resonates throughout the album.
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Life of Misery — This track delivers a raw and honest reflection on hardship, demonstrating Hughes' ability to convey deep emotion through both lyrics and performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance but follows familiar blues-rock patterns.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blues scales and rock rhythms, with guitar solos interspersed throughout most tracks.
- Hughes' vocal delivery is dynamic, often shifting from powerful belting in the choruses to more subdued tones in verses.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between vocals and instruments, enhancing the blues feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove satisfaction
- emotive vocals for heartfelt connection
- soulful moments for reflective listening
- strong narrative flow throughout
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized interest in Hughes' career and blues-rock during the early '90s.
- Themes
- personal redemption· blues-infused grit· life of hardship
- Career context
- In 1992, Glenn Hughes was revitalizing his career after years of personal struggles and lineup changes in various bands. This album, a part of the L.A. Blues Authority series, marked his return to the blues genre, following his previous work with hard rock and funk influences. It served as a significant moment in his transition back into the spotlight as a solo artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· David Coverdale· Steve Lukather
Tracklist
- 1 The Boy Can Sing the Blues Start here 5:38
- 2 I’m the Man 5:46
- 3 Here Come the Rebel 4:16
- 4 What Can I Do for Ya? 6:16
- 5 You Don’t Have to Save Me Anymore 5:34
- 6 So Much Love to Give 5:23
- 7 Shake the Ground 6:05
- 8 Hey Buddy (You Got Me Wrong) 6:12
- 9 Have You Read the Book? 4:42
- 10 Life of Misery 5:15
- 11 Can’t Take Away My Pride 4:23
- 12 A Right to Live 4:32
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