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Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Joe Bonamassa · 2009

132 min · 19 tracks · country · hard rock · blues rock

A dynamic live showcase blending blues-rock virtuosity with emotional storytelling and powerful instrumentation.

Why this album works

'Live from the Royal Albert Hall' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart and received widespread acclaim for its production quality and Bonamassa's musicianship. The album not only captured a significant moment in his career but also highlighted the resurgence of live blues music in popular culture during the late 2000s.
Career context
Released on September 22, 2009, 'Live from the Royal Albert Hall' marked Joe Bonamassa's rise to prominence as a leading figure in contemporary blues rock. This was his first live album, following a series of successful studio albums, and it showcased his growing fanbase and performance prowess, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier guitarist and vocalist.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Perry· John Mayer· Mark Knopfler

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Django 3:43
  • 2 The Ballad of John Henry Standout 6:47
  • 3 So It's Like That 2:55
  • 4 Last Kiss 7:18
  • 5 So Many Roads 6:15
  • 6 Stop! 5:56
  • 7 Further on Up the Road 5:44
  • 8 Woke Up Dreaming 10:06
  • 9 High Water Everywhere 5:07
  • 10 Sloe Gin Standout 8:18
  • 11 Lonesome Road Blues 4:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Happier Times 7:22
  • 2 Your Funeral My Trial 4:05
  • 3 Blues Deluxe 9:13
  • 4 Story of a Quarryman 5:14
  • 5 The Great Flood 7:52
  • 6 Just Got Paid Standout 10:44
  • 7 Mountain Time 10:43
  • 8 Asking Around for You 10:01

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