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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • emotional storytelling through instrumentation
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • long-form tracks for immersion
  • cathartic moments of release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, standalone tracks
  • prefer studio polish over live

Where this album fits

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
Gary Clark Jr.· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Django 3:43
  • 2 The Ballad of John Henry 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 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 10:44
  • 7 Mountain Time 10:43
  • 8 Asking Around for You 10:01

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