nothing new with bonamassa (Page 2 of 3)

Honestly, I am always critical, especially with the artists I like the most. Joe delivers great quality in every aspect and he is among the few who really carry on the torch of the Blues! No discussion here - we all know with how much passion he plays and how much energy he puts in sharing his experiences - thinking of the school project. I absolutely do not get the point of the OP. What is the deal here? It's great that Joe absorbed all these influences and makes his own thing - can't get any better. Especially with his last output he underlined his uniqueness and great sense for timeless rock music. I hear one note and know it's Joe. So what is your point, really? Nothing against constructive criticism, but just saying he's playing riffs that have been played 30 years ago....don't know about your musical knowledge, but Joe creates awesome NEW riffs! And regarding the 12 bar classic Blues, being an experienced guitarist myself, I can only say that Joe manages to refresh the classic structures in a way no one does! Further, Joe is a clean minded musician! What I hate most about the old guys is their drug consume and star allures! You'll not find that with JB, who is a very approachable and humble guy! I say that, being a total Hendrix freak and fan! However, I tolerate if you find Joes output boring, it's your personal opinion, but if you seek a quality discussion you should not just fire at people and artists in such a substance less way.

I will echo the Keeping the Blues alive sentiment.

There is lots new on this album, regardless of whether some riffs sound 70s-ish or whatever. There are great songs - rock and blues. There is impeccable playing that was hit or miss back in the day, if we're comparing.
Glad Joe didn't go totally new and whip up some funky fresh beats.

I suggest you go and listin to someone else. If you do not like Joes music then ok move on. As far as a player bringing something new to the table. He does I do not know your background but I grew up listening and playing music in the seventies and nobody I have heard can play with so much clarity, tone and feeling as Joe. Maybe my ear is different then yours for I can tell when Joe plays compared to anyone else. So why don't you move on you said your piece. I hope you find the artist you are looking for. All of us here have.
Cheers Ron

Yeah, you say that he brings nothing new....well, in my opinion he always brings something new. Every album is different, you can see the hard work and passion Joe puts in all he does. There are so many artists that always sound the same, album after album, Joe's always changing. But not changing to follow the fashion of the moment, but changing because he wants to give fans something different and new everytime.

I really appreciate this, cause you can not take him for granted. The only thing sure is that you will always feel passion and devotion to the blues and to great music in general.

You refer to other great artists, but how many of them have such a close connections with their fans, like Joe does?

Do you think that your beloved Santana will answer a post on the forum to talk about guitars, amps or rigs?or to help you out to find a certain tone? or stay connected to his fan base like Joe does?
How many of them supports the young players the way Joe does?

Come on man, Joe brings something new in everything he does...music, playing, but more importantly in the real life.
He does not act like a Star, even if he is right now up there with the best, he is a good and caring person, working hard to earn everything he gets.

You if read some post on this forum, you will find that Joe has changed the life of so many people, you would not believe...this to me is the proof that he brings something special and unique to the table.

You continuously refer to the past, but can you find someone better than Joe in what he does nowadays?
I can't find any.
I'd really like that all the new generations could look at Joe as an example, not to all that "so called" artist that make their fame not with their work but with gossips, marketing moves, and who dates who.

You have to respect the hard work, the passion, the magic and the heart of such a person. You can't come here to drag him down with your criticism, so please move to another place where maybe you will be more welcomed (i doubt it)

There are 7 notes in a scale. Music has been played for thousands of years. How original can anybody be? Joe will be the first to admit he borrowed from the greats. He is trying to find his own unique voice and I believe he is there. It is not as distinct as those greats that have come before him because of his ability to replicate all the greats own sounds. He has the ability to take inspiration from more than one source. Even SRV admitted to taking direct inspiration from Albert Collins I believe.

The new album doesn't reinvent the wheel because there is nothing wrong with the wheel. He however puts his own spin on it. I hope that translates and I hope this can put this discussion to rest. We here are fans of Joe's and support him and this forum is certainly here for feedback both good and bad however we don't have a lot of patience with someone showing up to stir the pot so to speak. Again I hope that translates.

True Jim, it was so much easier for 60's artists as they were groundbreakers in Rock & Bluesrock. How many ways can you play it???

                                                                                     J Dawg

I hate to insult people... But if this guy is going to keep ignoring our posts just so that he can spit out the same lines over and over... Well, he deserves it.

This is a private forum paid for by Joe. So disrespectful. Please can we delete such trolling threads. I suggest the OP join thegearpage.net