Bonamassa, Joe

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	A New Day Yesterday New Import - PRD 7157 1 Sealed 180gm 2LP Original Featuring The Original Full Length Version Bonus Track Of "Miss You, Hate You." more
	Blues Of Desperation New - Vinyl - JRA56878 Sealed 2016 2LP 180gm pressing in gatefold. Produced by Kevin Shirley and recorded at Nashville’s Grand Victor Sound Studios, the album sees Bonamassa exploring a more eclectic and dynamic sound, blending traditional blues roots with hard-hitting rock and atmospheric Americana influences. The eleven-track set features original compositions co-written with longtime collaborator James House, highlighting Bonamassa’s gritty vocals and virtuosic guitar work. Standout tracks such as “Mountain Climbing,” “Drive,” and the title song “Blues of Desperation” showcase his expressive slide guitar, intricate arrangements, and emotional depth. The recording features a powerhouse rhythm section with drummers Greg Morrow and Anton Fig, bassist Michael Rhodes, and keyboardist Reese Wynans, along with a horn section and backing vocalists, providing a rich, layered sound. The vinyl edition of Blues of Desperation offers audiophiles a notably warm and detailed listening experience, capturing the organic energy of the performances and studio ambiance. For music lovers and collectors, the LP’s dynamic range, robust production, and gatefold packaging make it a standout addition to any blues or contemporary rock vinyl collection. more
	Driving Towards The Daylight New Import - PRD 7369 1 Sealed 2012 Original From The UK Based Blues/Rock Guitarist. "He'll Never Be The New Stevie Ray Vaughan, But At The Rate Blues-rock (Emphasis On The Latter) Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Is Going, He Can Take A Stab At Being The Next Gary Moore. Like The Irish Guitarist, Bonamassa Is Influenced By The British Blues-Rockers More Than The Americans They Lifted Their Licks From. He's Also Just As Prolific; This Is His Thirteenth Album In Twelve Years And That's Not Including Side Projects With Black Country Communion And Beth Hart, And DVD's Grabbed From His 200-night-a-year Road Schedule Filled With Sweaty, High-Energy Performances. Makes You Tired Just Reading About It. Bonamassa Isn't Much Of A Songwriter So He Wisely Contributes Only Four Tunes To This Disc's Eleven, With Some Relatively Obscure Deep Blues Covers From Howlin' Wolf ("Who's Been Talkin'"), Willie Dixon ("I Got All You Need"), And Robert Johnson ("Stones In My Passway") Gravitating Toward His Roots Side. Also Included Are Offbeat Choices From Bill Withers ("Lonely Town/Lonely Street") And Tom Waits ("New Coat Of Paint"). For Better Or Worse, They All End Up Sounding Like Joe Bonamassa Tracks, Since He Feeds Them Into His Leathery Rock Sensibilities, Churning Out Requisite Hot Guitar Solos Whether They Serve The Song Or Not. He's Left His Road-hardened Band On The Sidelines And Calls In Top-Notch Session Guys, Including Aerosmith's Brad Whitford, David Letterman Drummer Anton Fig, And Keyboardist Arlen Schierbaum, Whose Piano And Organ Add Some Much-Needed R&B Attitude To The Hard Rock Attack. Bonamassa Even Relinquishes Lead Vocals To Australian Jimmy Barnes, Who Goes So Over The Top Singing His Own "Too Much Ain't Enough Love" It Seems Like He Is Auditioning For AC/DC. Longtime Producer Kevin Shirley Gets A Slick, Professional Sound From These Guys, And When Everyone Is Cooking And The Material Is Solid, Such As On The Grinding Bonamassa Original "Dislocated Boy" And The Wolf Cover (Including A Spoken Word Sample Of The Blues Legend That Kicks Off The Tune), The Arrangements And Guitars Mesh Together Like Whisky And Soda. What Bonamassa Lacks In A Distinctive Sound And Singing, He Makes Up For With Sheer Determination, Which Is Almost Enough To Push The Album From Pretty Good To Pretty Great, Especially On The Horn-Enhanced Slow Blues Of "A Place In My Heart" That Explodes Out Of The Speakers In A Way Gary Moore Could Summon At Will. In Other Words, This Is A Keeper If You've Already Bought Into The Guitarist's More-Is-More Approach That Has Served Him Well Thus Far, And He Shows No Signs Of Abandoning It Now." AMG Review By Hal Horowitz. more
	Had To Cry Today New Import - PRD 7146 1 Sealed 2012 180gm EU Original Import. “Blues-Rock Guitar Wizard Joe Bonamassa Can Make A Set Of Electric Six-Strings Burn And Wail, But Like Many Such Guitarists, He Still Requires Focus For It To Be Truly Special. Such Intense Focus Is A Hallmark Of Had To Cry Today. While Some Guitarists Squander Notes, Bonamassa Makes Each One Count Whether He's Engaging In Country-Flavored Picking (The Late, Great Danny Gatton Was Clearly An Influence), Blistering Rock-Edged Blues, Or Turbulent, Inspired Jamming. TODAY Delivers On Bonamassa's Previous Promise In A Big Way.” – Rovi, AMG more
	Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman New - Vinyl - JRA91731 Sealed 2021 US 2LP gatefold release with custom hype sticker. Recorded at the legendary Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN September 20, 2020. more
	Sloe Gin New - Vinyl - PRD 7218 Sealed 2007 180gm Original. “For His Seventh Studio Album, Guitar Wiz Joe Bonamassa Has Chosen To Work Again With Producer Kevin Shirley, Who Produced The Highly Successful And Huge-Sounding You & Me For Bonamassa In 2006. This Outing, Though, Is Far From A Ditto Session, With A Much More Acoustic Feel And A Greater Focus On Bonamassa's Singing, Which Unfortunately Has Been Generally (And Unfairly) Overshadowed By His Guitar Playing. Bonamassa Has Also Stepped Up His Songwriting (Four Of The 11 Tracks Here Are Originals; The Rest Are Blues And Hard Rock Covers) And Cut Way Down On His Clichés, Delivering In The Process His Most Varied And Impressive Album Yet. The Lead Track, A Version Of Chris Whitley's "Ball Peen Hammer," Is An Atmospheric Gem, As Is The Title Tune, A Cover Of A Song Written By Bob Ezrin And Michael Kamen That First Appeared On Tim Curry's Solo Debut Album In 1978. Bonamassa's Singing On Both Of These Is Wonderfully Nuanced And Shows He Can Do Way More Than Just Shout Out Blues-Rockers. Also Worth Noting Is His Dobro Work On A Fine Cover Of John Martyn's "Jelly Roll," And Then There Are The Four Originals -- "Dirt In My Pocket," "Richmond," "Around The Bend," And The Striking "India" -- Which Show Bonamassa's Continued Growth And Confidence As A Songwriter. There Are Less Of Those Flashy And Jaw-Dropping Guitar Leads On Sloe Gin (Rest Assured, He Stretches Out A Few Times On Guitar, Though), Which Is Mostly A Good Thing, Since It Allows His Increasing Maturity As A Writer And Singer To Shine Through. This Is A Fine Album, And One Gets The Distinct Feeling That An Even Better One May Be Lurking Just Around The Bend.” – Steve Leggett, AMG more
	Sloe Gin New - Vinyl - PRD 7218 Sealed 2007 180gm Original. more
	You & Me New - Vinyl - JRA53562 Sealed 2015 2LP 180gm Gatefold Original. Promotional Score Through Bar Code On Back Cover. more