Did not get my copy yet but Amazon Prime helped me out today.
I like the production this time.
It is not sounding so clean as the last JB albums.
It is indeed sounding more raw, fresh and live played.
The Sound of the Drums is mind blowing and also the Bass sounds fantastic.
Joe was right. You must play it loud, then BOD kills you.
Faves so far:
Mountain climbing with cool riffs. Background vocals fit very good
Like Drive also. Mellow groovin'
The solo of No Good Place For The Lonely is really cool. We already got it live and I was electrified. Totally blown away.
Blues of Desperation has also a Killer Riff and cool Drums
And I really love Distant Lonesome Train & How Deep This River Runs.
Especially the Jam Parts with Guitar,Bass and Drums. All sounding spectacular.
I would have set Livin' Easy (Least Favourite track) between those songs.
What I've known for is a nice closing blues.
Very good Job Joe, Kevin and the outstanding Band around Joe.
Anton,Michael,Reese
I love this Album. A lot more than Shades of Blue
Cannot wait to have the Original. Hopefully tomorrow...