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A selection of a few of the 2021 Blues Album releases features releases from the time-tested veterans, great stuff from the genre’s younger apprentices as well as a lovely dose of surprises.
- Joseph Spence
He developed a repertoire of popular songs, Gospel tunes and...
- Derek Trucks
In 2006, a collaboration with Eric Clapton‘s ‘Road to...
- Guy Davis
Guy Davis is a Blues singer, guitarist and harp player who...
- Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnson was born into a music-filled house in New...
- Susan Tedeschi
Susan Tedeschi was destined for a career in music. She was...
- Big Mama Thornton
In 1961, Willie Mae relocated to the San Francisco Bay area...
- Samantha Fish
She wrote all but one of the songs on the record that got...
- Robben Ford
His ‘Talk to Your Daughters’ album, recorded with a stellar...
- Joseph Spence
Our blues artists, though, managed to remain creative and produce some spectacular music, some of which is represented in our Top 20 Blues Albums of 2021. Our Blues Music Fan Radio DJs submitted their top 20 lists, ranked, and that was compiled into a master list.
Mar 4, 2021 · 75 Modern Blues & Blues Rock. By Martine Ehrenclou. Discovering great music is a musical pastime that we all love, a necessity for many of us. Since most current blues and blues/rock doesn’t receive commercial airplay, sometimes uncovering outstanding new songs and albums isn’t easy.
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Blues Albums of 2021. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
- Ally Venable: Heart of Fire
- Eliana Cargnelutti: Aur
- Mike Zito: Resurrection
- Dirty Honey: Dirty Honey
- Joanna Connor: 4801 South Indiana Avenue
- Eric Johanson: Covered Tracks Vol. 1
- Eddie 9V: Little Black Flies
- The Black Keys: Delta Kream
- Bluhauz: Bluhauz
- Adrian Smith/Richie Kotzen: Smith/Kotzen
“Ally stuns with another rock-solid release. The fact is that she is no longer a promising act, as some say, but rather an already established artist that puts out great record after another. Get yourself this album and you’ll know what I’m talking about.” – Fidel Beserra (Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK)
“On Aur, all songs are written by Eliana, who also did the production and arrangements, which we have to mention are flawless. It’s very comforting to see how women are pioneering and conquering their deserved space in blues rock. Aside from names like Danielle Nicole, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Samantha Fish, Shemekia Copeland, Eliana Cargnelutti is also...
“Resurrection was produced by the notorious David Z, famous for his collaborations with artists such as Prince, Etta James and Buddy Guy. The record is comprised of eight originals and three covers and offers the listener an enjoyable experience of blues and rock. Resurrection is definitely a high-standard effort from a high-caliber musician. Don’t...
“Dirty Honey sounds like rock and roll. That overwhelming amp crunch with a sweet high-end reverberation is as close to perfection as an avid listener could want. The mark is made in their first full-length debut. There exists a thread of big British bands who scrape at the ceilings of giant sound. There are also tight, compact American-style rocke...
“Tasteful and judicious use of extra-musical sounds, great horn arrangements, and the many clever lyrical turns of phrase are just a few treats that are left for fans to discover themselves. The album delights from cover to cover and each individual song reveals new gems with each listen. 4801 South Indiana Avenue might be Joanna Connor’s best, and...
“Like so many others forced to adapt to an unwelcoming pandemic environment, Eric Johanson has spun a difficult situation into a successful artistic project. Covered Tracks: Vol. 1 serves as an example of an artist unafraid to leave the studio gloss behind and offer listeners an honest look into his musical background. The no-frills blues stylings ...
“Little Black Flies impresses from cover to cover. There are no weak songs. As with any album, some tracks will appeal more to some listeners as opposed to others, but for anyone who likes blues, soul, or funk, the mix of genres should be very appealing. The triple threat of Eddie 9V, his band, and his brother Lane Kelly create some lush, raw, and ...
“Delta Kream is versatile in that it serves as a great entry point for either Hill Country Blues or The Black Keys. The duo deserves credit for acknowledging part of their musical inspiration not just in words and plaudits, but by giving back to the genre in their own original way.” – Willie Witten (Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK)
“Bluhauz delivers with his self-titled debut album. It’s one of the better rock releases in 2021. The album is filled with great hooks, excellent guitar, and well crafted songs. Jump on the train because Bluhauz is ready to purify your soul with fresh rock and roll.” – Pete Francis (Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK)
“The stated goal of Smith/Kotzen was to create an album that could hold its own against other classic rock albums. It does. Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen incorporate some of the best aspects of ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s hard rock while imbuing more-than-enough originality to make the Smith/Kotzen duo more than just a passing fancy. For listeners famili...
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