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She plays with more attitude and flare than most. Massive potential here. Inspiring." --Guitarist Magazine
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. --Blueprint Magazine
"Joanne is the new face of the blues. --Blues Matters
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. --Blueprint Magazine
"Joanne is the new face of the blues. --Blues Matters
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. --Blueprint Magazine
"Joanne is the new face of the blues. --Blues Matters
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. --Blueprint Magazine
"Joanne is the new face of the blues. --Blues Matters
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. --Blueprint Magazine
"Joanne is the new face of the blues. --Blues Matters
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning. --Blueprint Magazine
"Joanne is the new face of the blues. --Blues Matters
Product Description
Joanne Shaw Taylor s third CD for Ruf Records is her most powerful yet, featuring outrageous blues rock guitar playing!
Discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics.
Recently performed with Annie Lennox at Buckingham Palace for the Queen s Diamond Jubilee!
Discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics.
Recently performed with Annie Lennox at Buckingham Palace for the Queen s Diamond Jubilee!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By JBB1
Format:Audio CD
Twenty-six year old British blues rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor scores big on this album which has a wide variety of blues rock songs with jazz and slow blues overtones.
The music on the album is dominated by an interesting mix of David Garza's keyboards, JST's sometimes jagged guitar riffs, and her trademark husky and hoarse, sometimes breathless, voice. JST does not have the dynamic vocal range of a Melissa Etheridge, Susan Tedeschi or Carolyn Wonderland. JST sings within a fairly narrow range with the exception of the song Jealousy on this album, where she sucessfully explores the upper range of her vocal range.
Jealousy - five stars. Beautifully done slow blues number that perfectly integrates David Garza's organ work with JST's guitar work.
Lose Myself to Loving You - Another five star song. A slow blues ballad accompanied by a beautiful piano solo by Garza.
Army of One - five stars. Great duet of acoustic slide guitar from Billy White with great picking from JST.
You Should Stay, I Should Go - four stars. Another great song with a well integrated combination of a solid rhythm section, organ, and JST's electric guitar.
Overall, I could not find a bad song on this album, they are all keepers. No filler on this album, IMO.
Well done album with energetic and interesting music.
The music on the album is dominated by an interesting mix of David Garza's keyboards, JST's sometimes jagged guitar riffs, and her trademark husky and hoarse, sometimes breathless, voice. JST does not have the dynamic vocal range of a Melissa Etheridge, Susan Tedeschi or Carolyn Wonderland. JST sings within a fairly narrow range with the exception of the song Jealousy on this album, where she sucessfully explores the upper range of her vocal range.
Jealousy - five stars. Beautifully done slow blues number that perfectly integrates David Garza's organ work with JST's guitar work.
Lose Myself to Loving You - Another five star song. A slow blues ballad accompanied by a beautiful piano solo by Garza.
Army of One - five stars. Great duet of acoustic slide guitar from Billy White with great picking from JST.
You Should Stay, I Should Go - four stars. Another great song with a well integrated combination of a solid rhythm section, organ, and JST's electric guitar.
Overall, I could not find a bad song on this album, they are all keepers. No filler on this album, IMO.
Well done album with energetic and interesting music.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By John Stracey
Format:Audio CD
Joanne Shaw Taylor continues to carve a niche for herself in the blues world with the release of 'Almost Always Never' that leaves the tried and trusted format of her first two critically acclaimed albums 'White Sugar' and 'Diamonds In The Dirt' made with legendary producer Jim Gaines at Bessie Blue Studios in Tennessee. Joanne Shaw Taylor instead opts to "leave her comfort zone to explore and embrace new territories, while remaining true to herself " and record her groundbreaking third album 'Almost Always Never' in Austin, Texas with the innovative Mike McCarthy who produced, recorded and mixed the sessions with David Garza on keyboards & mandolin, Billy White on bass & acoustic slide and J.J. Johnson on drums.
'Almost Always Never' confirms all the hype and expectation surrounding Joanne Shaw Taylor and is blinding proof (should you need it) that she is indeed the real deal! Now in explosive form on her new Gibson guitar and trademark seductive smoky vocals, she continues to wear her heart on her sleeve writing 11 more compelling originals along with giving a rousing rendition of the great Frankie Miller classic 'Jealousy'. Anyone expecting the same old blues may be disappointed as this is an artist on a mission going places, bearing her very soul through electrifying blues that you would love to get lost in!
You may well ask... what makes Joanne Shaw Taylor so special and sets her apart from many of her contemporaries? The truth is that when unleashed on guitar like (dare I say) Hendrix or early Clapton, her music takes you on a voyage of discovery into the unknown (that only adds to its appeal) and suggests somewhere down the line she is more than capable of recording her own version of 'Electric Ladyland'... now wouldn't that be something! With the passing of so many great blues legends, we thankfully have gifted young artists like Joe Bonamassa picking up the gauntlet and continuing to shine a light for American blues, just as Joanne Shaw Taylor has now lit a beacon and is very much part of the future of British blues!
'Almost Always Never' confirms all the hype and expectation surrounding Joanne Shaw Taylor and is blinding proof (should you need it) that she is indeed the real deal! Now in explosive form on her new Gibson guitar and trademark seductive smoky vocals, she continues to wear her heart on her sleeve writing 11 more compelling originals along with giving a rousing rendition of the great Frankie Miller classic 'Jealousy'. Anyone expecting the same old blues may be disappointed as this is an artist on a mission going places, bearing her very soul through electrifying blues that you would love to get lost in!
You may well ask... what makes Joanne Shaw Taylor so special and sets her apart from many of her contemporaries? The truth is that when unleashed on guitar like (dare I say) Hendrix or early Clapton, her music takes you on a voyage of discovery into the unknown (that only adds to its appeal) and suggests somewhere down the line she is more than capable of recording her own version of 'Electric Ladyland'... now wouldn't that be something! With the passing of so many great blues legends, we thankfully have gifted young artists like Joe Bonamassa picking up the gauntlet and continuing to shine a light for American blues, just as Joanne Shaw Taylor has now lit a beacon and is very much part of the future of British blues!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RON
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love the way Joanne flat out smokes on the guitar. Her sultry voice goes perfect with the songs she writes. I have all of Joanne's albums, but this is the first time she let's it rip on guitar Thouroughly enjoyable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great album from this rising British blues guitarist
A very good album with strong songwriting and musicality, and many songs showcase her excellent guitar-slinging skills and good deep voice. Read more
Published 2 months ago by b-troweling
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thanks
Thanks for this new album, your great! Don't know whats best about U your vocals, guitar, or writing. Lookforward to your next album. Come to Seattle some time.
Published 3 months ago by datrucks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible - very very good
had read a review of Joanne and decided to order the CD - fantastic sound (voice, guitar, everything). she can play and sing - a treat to listen to.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Crabs
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good cd
I really love her guitar work. Her vocals are good, not great. It nice to hear her play some different styles, including one song that sounds like reggae.
Published 3 months ago by Ron Northey
3.0 out of 5 stars
She has done better
I love the blues and found JTS throught her first CD on which she preformed some really raw songs like she had been around for much longer. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Glen L. Gertz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Great music. Bought another cd of hers also. Lady can sing. Love the blues. Her songs are well written and pure.
Published 3 months ago by Karl Keen
3.0 out of 5 stars
not as good as her first
I have all three of her CDs. In my mind the first is the only one I get excited about. I am a blues purist and really don't care for metal guitar. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stratocaster94538
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's Only Rock.....Upon Further Review!
For some reason when a really great bluesman starts out playing the small venues then gets 'hot' they move away from what got them hot. Read more
Published 4 months ago by drsplash
5.0 out of 5 stars
Almost Always Never
This is a great album to listen to while traveling, at work, sitting around with friends or just working around my home.
Published 4 months ago by Walt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Getting Better!
I read an article in one of the guitar magazines about Ms. Shaw Taylor's Almost Always Never and I quickly downloaded the CD. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Vincent Cartier
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