Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for late-night reflection raw guitar work energizes listeners
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Rhythm & Blues' is Buddy Guy's first album in four years, following the critically acclaimed 'Living Proof' (2010). At this stage in his career, Guy was transitioning into a revered elder statesman of the blues, celebrated for bridging classic and contemporary styles while inspiring a new generation of musicians.
- If you like
- blues
Rhythm & Blues is an album by Buddy Guy, released in 2013. A vibrant blend of traditional blues and modern rock, pulsating with raw emotion and masterful guitar work. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy Award for Best Blues Album in 2014. Its mix of original songs and covers showcases Guy's enduring influence on the blues genre and highlights his ability to adapt while staying true to his roots. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rhythm & Blues sound like?
A vibrant blend of traditional blues and modern rock, pulsating with raw emotion and masterful guitar work. Rooted in blues.
What makes Rhythm & Blues by Buddy Guy notable?
The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy Award for Best Blues Album in 2014. Its mix of original songs and covers showcases Guy's enduring influence on the blues genre and highlights his ability to adapt while staying true to his roots. Released in 2013, 'Rhythm & Blues' is Buddy Guy's first album in four years, following the critically acclaimed 'Living Proof' (2010). At this stage in his career, Guy was transitioning into a revered elder statesman of the blues, celebrated for bridging classic and contemporary styles while inspiring a new generation of musicians.
Who is Rhythm & Blues for?
Rhythm & Blues works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for late-night reflection and raw guitar work energizes listeners.
How many songs are on Rhythm & Blues?
Rhythm & Blues has 21 tracks, running approximately 80 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Best in Town Standout 4:56
- 2 Justifyin’ 3:23
- 3 I Go by Feel 4:16
- 4 Messin’ With the Kid 2:34
- 5 What’s Up With That Woman 4:03
- 6 One Day Away 3:44
- 7 Well I Done Got Over It 2:56
- 8 What You Gonna Do About Me 4:40
- 9 The Devil’s Daughter 5:16
- 10 Whiskey Ghost 4:36
- 11 Rhythm Inner Groove 0:35
Disc 2
- 1 Meet Me in Chicago 3:45
- 2 Too Damn Bad 3:06
- 3 Evil Twin Standout 5:23
- 4 I Could Die Happy 4:13
- 5 Never Gonna Change 3:20
- 6 All That Makes Me Happy Is the Blues 4:36
- 7 My Momma Loved Me 3:33
- 8 Blues Don’t Care Standout 3:27
- 9 Came Up Hard 5:28
- 10 Poison Ivy 2:50
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