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Picked this CD up for a quarter at a USED CD warehouse...by far the best quarter I have ever spent. This is one of my favorite southern rock-blues albums of all time. The only question is this - How do I get more music from this band?

I remember hearing 'Stone Cold Hearted' on a local radio station after a Dj mentioned who was in the band and who their fathers are. I literally ran out and bought this Cd. This disc rocks from start to finish. Not a bad song on this Cd. Check out the tracks 'Calling Me Back,' with Warren Haynes trading licks with Joe Bonamassa, 'Since You're Gone', a southern rock tune with extended ending and outro. Other tracks to definitely listen to are 'Cell Block 7', 'So Far Away', 'Get Off Your Back', and 'Stone Cold Hearted.' Joe Bonamassa, Berry Oakley Jr, Waylon Krieger, Erin Davis and the rest of the band make this Cd a must have for fans of southern rock / blues rock.

After listening to this Cd for the umpteenth time one wonders what the sons of Miles Davis, Robbie Krieger (The Doors), and Berry Oakley (The Allman Brothers Band) could have accomplished with Joe Bonamassa and the rest of the band. Who knows, but they definitely made a good impression with their one and only release.

Quite simply, a must have for any fan of great rock music with a blues feel to it. Bonamassa smokes on this CD, and every other band member is so talented at what they do. The second you hear the opening riff of Stone Cold Hearted, you know that you made a great purchase. It's a shame they only stayed together for one album, they could have been one of rock's greatest. My favorite tracks are Stone Cold Hearted, Cell Block 7, Calling Me Back, but there is truly not a single bad or even decent track. They all smoke, and it's a smokin' album, but that's not suprising since Bonamassa's nickname is smokin' Joe Bonamassa. Just go out and buy the album.

If you ever loved Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hachet, Jonny Winter, and other great guitar works with a southern edge than this is a must for you ! This one album alone has an entire fret ripping bass rocking kick that is sure to please. One of my all time favorites - still after many plays ! This one is sure to go down in history as one of the greatest southern rock cd's - This is a rare find now - like everyone else mine was just a buck ! ....and who said, " a dollar doesn't buy much " , this one is worth every dollar spent ! Guitarists and enthusiasts will cherish every note !

I just happened to hear the song DIXIE PEACH on the radio one night. RAN, out and got this CD, at full price, and felt I GOT A DEAL!!! Great Musicians, and great works.

...then wrap your ears around this CD! His guitar-work (even at the tender age of 14?) is absolutely awesome, and several of the tracks (including "Good Luck You're Having" and "Bad Girls") get stuck in your head (but only in the nicest way possible)!

Young Joe Bonamassa & (The Doors) Robbie Kreiger's son with a good rock & blues album. A must for guitar fans. This recording was too polished for my taste. It would have been better if it was more raw or a live performance.

I think Joe was Inspired To play Rock music by being exposed to these guys. He did not yet sing lead vocals, but his hunger to explore his new found rock pallet is new and fresh to him and it comes out in his playing.This album is a must have!

If you're a fan of Joe Bonamassa, this album is a fine display of his rock roots. While a fine demonstration of competent playing with cohorts Berry Oakley Jr, Waylon Krieger, Erin Davis and Warren Hayes, the material at times is a little cheesy.
Having said that, the album still holds its place in my JB collection and demonstrates the formative years that led ultimately to the powerhouse playing that Joe delivers in Black Country Communion.

Heard this the other day of course years after its initial release. Was it music maturity or an aging process that had my ears in musical ecstasy? From start to finish this album simply ROCKS!Lead singer has a great voice! One would be hard pressed to select a bad song from this classic. If you love rock music then you must own this one. I feel guilty that I enjoy it so much and never contributed to helping the band out when this one came out.