The Blues Is Alive and Well cover

The Blues Is Alive and Well

Buddy Guy · 2018

64 min · 15 tracks · blues

A vibrant blend of traditional blues and contemporary flair, showcasing heartfelt storytelling through soulful guitar riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling through music
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • soulful guitar riffs throughout
  • for evening relaxation
  • reflective moments over a drink

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Blues Is Alive and Well' was released in January 2018, Buddy Guy had already established himself as a legendary figure in the blues genre. This album came after his Grammy Award-winning work 'Born to Play Guitar' (2015) and marked a continued exploration of themes that resonate with both personal experience and broader societal issues.
Stylistic neighbors
Albert King· Freddie King· Johnny Winter

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Few Good Years 4:47
  • 2 Guilty as Charged 3:20
  • 3 Cognac 5:22
  • 4 The Blues Is Alive and Well 5:13
  • 5 Bad Day 3:48
  • 6 Blue No More 3:39
  • 7 Whiskey for Sale 4:02
  • 8 You Did the Crime 6:53
  • 9 Old Fashioned 3:57
  • 10 When My Day Comes 4:38
  • 11 Nine Below Zero 6:19
  • 12 Ooh Daddy 3:17
  • 13 Somebody Up There 4:27
  • 14 End of the Line 3:25
  • 15 Milking Muther for Ya 0:57

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata