So, It's Like That
Joe Bonamassa · 2002
62 min · 13 tracks · blues
A dynamic blend of blues rock infused with country undertones and soulful guitar riffs that showcase Bonamassa's virtuosity.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Mistake Start here — Opening with a gritty guitar riff, this track sets the tone for the album while highlighting Bonamassa's emotive vocals and storytelling prowess.
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Unbroken — This song features a haunting melody paired with introspective lyrics, showcasing Bonamassa's ability to convey deep emotion through both words and music.
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Mountain Time — With its beautiful acoustic arrangement and heartfelt delivery, this track exemplifies Bonamassa's versatility as an artist and his connection to classic blues traditions.
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Pain and Sorrow — At over ten minutes long, this track allows Bonamassa to stretch out musically, featuring extended solos that highlight his guitar mastery within a deeply emotional context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong guitar work and varied tempos but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady mid-tempo while others shift to slower ballads or faster rock rhythms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Bonamassa's position in the contemporary blues scene.
- Career context
- Released in 2002, So, It's Like That is Joe Bonamassa's third studio album, following his acclaimed debut, A New Day Yesterday. At this point in his career, Bonamassa was transitioning from a promising young talent to a recognized force in the blues rock genre, establishing his signature sound that would define his subsequent work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Clark Jr.· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi
Tracklist
- 1 My Mistake Start here 4:53
- 2 Lie #1 4:22
- 3 No Slack 5:05
- 4 Unbroken 3:48
- 5 So, It’s Like That 2:49
- 6 Waiting for Me 3:53
- 7 Never Say Goodbye 3:32
- 8 Mountain Time 3:41
- 9 Pain and Sorrow 10:36
- 10 Takin’ the Hit 4:43
- 11 Under the Radar 3:20
- 12 Sick in Love 3:24
- 13 The Hard Way 7:49
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