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Sweet Tea

Buddy Guy · 2001

65 min · 11 tracks · blues

A vibrant blend of traditional blues and modern sensibilities, showcasing Buddy Guy's signature guitar work and emotive vocals.

Why this album works

Best for
gradual build to emotional peaks soulful reflection on heartache intimate late-night listening experience
Context
Released in 2001, 'Sweet Tea' is Buddy Guy's first album after signing with Silvertone Records. This period marked a resurgence in his career, following the success of his previous albums in the late '90s, which redefined his place in contemporary blues music.
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Sweet Tea is an album by Buddy Guy, released in 2001. A vibrant blend of traditional blues and modern sensibilities, showcasing Buddy Guy's signature guitar work and emotive vocals. 'Sweet Tea' received critical acclaim for its authentic representation of the Delta blues sound and earned Buddy Guy a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. The record helped bridge the gap between classic blues traditions and modern interpretations, influencing a new generation of blues artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sweet Tea sound like?

A vibrant blend of traditional blues and modern sensibilities, showcasing Buddy Guy's signature guitar work and emotive vocals. Rooted in blues.

What makes Sweet Tea by Buddy Guy notable?

'Sweet Tea' received critical acclaim for its authentic representation of the Delta blues sound and earned Buddy Guy a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. The record helped bridge the gap between classic blues traditions and modern interpretations, influencing a new generation of blues artists. Released in 2001, 'Sweet Tea' is Buddy Guy's first album after signing with Silvertone Records. This period marked a resurgence in his career, following the success of his previous albums in the late '90s, which redefined his place in contemporary blues music.

Who is Sweet Tea for?

Sweet Tea works well if you're into gradual build to emotional peaks, soulful reflection on heartache and intimate late-night listening experience.

How many songs are on Sweet Tea?

Sweet Tea has 11 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·65:19

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

  • 1 Done Got Old Standout 3:24
  • 2 Baby Please Don't Leave Me Standout 7:25
  • 3 Look What All You Got 4:47
  • 4 Stay All Night 4:12
  • 5 Tramp 6:49
  • 6 She Got the Devil in Her 5:12
  • 7 I Gotta Try You Girl Standout 12:11
  • 8 Who's Been Foolin' You 4:58
  • 9 It's a Jungle Out There 5:37
  • 10 Honey Bee 6:37
  • 11 Worried Life 4:02

Release Date

May 15, 2001

Genre

blues

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

65 min 19 sec