Had to Cry Today

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Guitar hero Bonamassa may have dropped the "Smokin'" prefix from his performing name that he carried as a teenager, but he still specializes in superheated fret work. And for him, the faster it is, the better. Bonamassa sought to showcase the "heavier side of blues" on his fourth studio recording, emphasizing the approach used by the classic English blues-rockers. And he does just that with a hyperactive "Travellin' South" that Ten Years After would have been proud to claim and a hard-edged remake of the B.B. King hit "Never Make Your Move Too Soon". The title track, a Blind Faith favorite, is transformed into a frenetic live jam while Lowell Fulson's "Reconsider Baby", a staple of Bonamassa's live show, is given an extended workout and features some of his most potent blues licks. Sometimes Bonamassa is in too much of a hurry for his own good, but his penchant for speed works especially well on a couple of instrumentals. He races through "Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat", a country-flavored tribute to mentor Danny Gatton, and the rapid-fire, Al Di Meola-influenced closer "Faux Mantini." --Michael Point

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Had to Cry Today

Average customer rating:

Cryin' the Blues
another great listen
"JUMPING JOE" WAS MEANT TO SING THE BLUES! NOT THIS!
My Favorite Bonamassa So Far
another 5 stars

Had to Cry Today
Joe Bonamassa
Manufacturer: Premier Artists
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Blues | Styles | Music

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General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Blues Deluxe
You & Me
So, It's Like That
A New Day Yesterday
A New Day Yesterday Live

ASIN: B0002MHDKG
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

Never Make Your Move Too Soon
Travelin' South
Junction 61
Reconsider Baby
Around The Bend
Revenge Of The 10 Gallon Hat
When She Dances
Had To Cry Today
The River
When The Sun Goes Down
Faux Mantini

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Guitar hero Bonamassa may have dropped the "Smokin'" prefix from his performing name that he carried as a teenager, but he still specializes in superheated fret work. And for him, the faster it is, the better. Bonamassa sought to showcase the "heavier side of blues" on his fourth studio recording, emphasizing the approach used by the classic English blues-rockers. And he does just that with a hyperactive "Travellin' South" that Ten Years After would have been proud to claim and a hard-edged remake of the B.B. King hit "Never Make Your Move Too Soon". The title track, a Blind Faith favorite, is transformed into a frenetic live jam while Lowell Fulson's "Reconsider Baby", a staple of Bonamassa's live show, is given an extended workout and features some of his most potent blues licks. Sometimes Bonamassa is in too much of a hurry for his own good, but his penchant for speed works especially well on a couple of instrumentals. He races through "Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat", a country-flavored tribute to mentor Danny Gatton, and the rapid-fire, Al Di Meola-influenced closer "Faux Mantini." --Michael Point

Customer Reviews:

Cryin' the Blues.......2007-05-09

Joe's tearful cry for the blues is a must hear that will bring a tear to a true cryer for the blues.

another great listen.......2007-01-29

Joe proves he can play any genre with masterful touch. What a pleasant diversion for the king of blues guitar!

"JUMPING JOE" WAS MEANT TO SING THE BLUES! NOT THIS!.......2007-01-17

If you're looking for some of "Jumping Joe's" classic blues (See Rick "Shaq" Goldstein's previous FIVE STAR review of "BLUES DELUXE"!) this is not the CD for you. If you want middle of the road rock guitar, and not the full "smoldering, cauldron, of thunder and lightning, guttural, volcanic, power, vocals, that "Jumping Joe", is capable of, this is for you. For a true "Jumping Joe" blues fan, the only thing this CD will do for you, is complete, your collection of his music, and you won't wonder if you missed something. In closing, a personal note to "Jumping Joe: "please record more classic electric blues! When you put out something like "Blues Deluxe" you are truly the greatest living electric blues man under 70 years old! This CD is beneath you and your loyal blues, "street gang!"

My Favorite Bonamassa So Far.......2007-01-04

I'm pretty new to Joe Bonnamassa but like what I have so far. A sort of rock oriented blues guitarist which fits my favorite style of blues this one is worth listening to.

another 5 stars.......2006-08-15

joe banamassa may be the best blues/rock guitar players of today.Those who have heard and purchased his cds have given him praise.Had to cry today is another masterpiece.I do like So its like that better,but it is hard to find fault with this.A nice mix of songs blues and rock and a dash ofthis and that.If you have any of his other cds you wont be dissapointed at all with this one.I have heard them all for many a year,going back to the late sixties and cannot say anyone is better except jimi.