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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

GlamGemini wrote:
whirlwind wrote:
GlamGemini wrote:

Thank you!!

I downloaded the free download of the Dust Bowl song, I think I'm hooked lol I don't know how many times I've listened to that song, I've lost count, its been on constant repeat!

Welcome to the forums.....I am new also...and I an very hooked  :-)

I just ordered the Dust Bowl cd yesterday......matter of fact I have bought 5 in the last couple weeks.

The people here are really fantastic and very well informed....enjoy your stay.

What 5 cds did you get? smile I'm thinking Dust Bowl one for me first, then a live one. We're just gonna get them all anyway right?

Yes, I will definitely have them all.

This is what I have so far.
Greatest Hits - 2 cd's
You and Me
So,It's Like That
Dust Bowl
Driving Towards The Daylight

Also just scored two tickets for his show in Columbus, Ohio    Nov. 20TH

My Favorite Bonamassa Songs
Happier Times... Sloe Gin...Last Kiss...Lonesome Road Blues...Blues Deluxe...No Slack
Equipment For Listening To Joe
Sennheiser HD800 Headphones & Mad Ear+HD Headphone Amp

20 Reply by Rocket (edited by Rocket 2014-03-05 10:05:53)

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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

ZeyerGTR wrote:

Dust Bowl is my favorite JB album (it's very stylistically diverse), followed by Ballad of John Henry and Sloe Gin.  Blues Deluxe is great, Black Rock is really good, his live albums are all really good.  Welcome!

These 5 are a great introductory recommendation for a new listener. big_smile Gots to be lots to be Likey Mikey for there... wink

Any or all are good starts, but this combo I really think develops a fitting Joe Bonamassa perspective, especially since these all have LIVE show material actually in rotation.  Well, "Blue Deluxe" (song) is a welcome treat, as if it isn't currently offered concert to concert, it just may slip in as a most wondrous surprise.  cool


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

All of Joe's Albums are worth purchasing, they are all diverse and powerful in their own way

he has Blues, Rock, Acoustic, Soul, Funk, Country, Jazz, Heavy Rock/Metal and even other Worldly sounds set across his Catologue ... so enjoy them all,  where would you find a single artist giving you that much diversity

oh yeah he needs a pop hit  LOL   Nah

Personal Recommends

Live      The Beacon Theatre
Studio   Dust Bowl - Had To Cry Today - Ballad of John Henry
DVD - Acoustic from Vienna - Tour De Force All 4

................ Michael

Joe Bonamassa .......  His Greatest 3 Videos ... IMMHO   After Much Deliberation
3rd ...... Mountain Time / Rockpalast       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01xa6NMsJo
2nd ...... Sloe Gin       /  Vienna            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRASS8O8ZnE           
1st ....... Blues Deluxe / The Borderline    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnl3E_KLxYg
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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

Thank you for all replies smile

Still don't know what to go with. Was thinking maybe Dust Bowl and a live album would be good start. All seems so good to me!

My friend has heard the Dust Bowl song, he's a big Blues fan, loves Gary Moore etc, he's like I'm not sure on that Joe guy......what can I play him that he might like? haha.

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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

The Beacon theater DVD/CD is my fave. You could start with that.

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

I was just thinking about that one funny enough!! Great minds!! smile

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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

Start with his live stuff.  I'd actually get all his live stuff first before his studio albums.  Probably Royal Albert Hall first and Live From Nowhere In Particular second.  Beacon shortly thereafter and New Day Yesterday.  You'll capture his sound at different stages of his development.  They are all fantastic.

Everyone's taste is different.  But my favorite studio albums are Had to Cry Today and Blues Deluxe.  But again, they are all great and have different styles and tastes, depending on his age.

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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

RobH wrote:

Start with his live stuff.  I'd actually get all his live stuff first before his studio albums.  Probably Royal Albert Hall first and Live From Nowhere In Particular second.  Beacon shortly thereafter and New Day Yesterday.  You'll capture his sound at different stages of his development.  They are all fantastic.

Everyone's taste is different.  But my favorite studio albums are Had to Cry Today and Blues Deluxe.  But again, they are all great and have different styles and tastes, depending on his age.


I agree with starting with his live stuff but it really doesn't matter. If you're like the rest of us, you'll end up with all his CD's and DVD's. It's a sickness for which there is no cure.

27 Reply by whirlwind (edited by whirlwind 2014-04-02 16:00:01)

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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

I have just started getting Joe's cd's and I have all but two of them....not counting his stuff with others.

I can so very highly recommend   LIVE From Nowhere In Particular

You will be amazed.

It was jaw dropping for me.

My Favorite Bonamassa Songs
Happier Times... Sloe Gin...Last Kiss...Lonesome Road Blues...Blues Deluxe...No Slack
Equipment For Listening To Joe
Sennheiser HD800 Headphones & Mad Ear+HD Headphone Amp
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Re: Best albums for a new listener :)

Uhhhhh.everything....

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