Power of the Blues

Gary Moore

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 2004)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B000294SFM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,014 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably Moore's Best "Blues" Related Album, August 1, 2004

By	"The Woj" (Downers Grove, IL) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

While some of Moore's previous blues efforts were overpowered by Moore's tendency to slip into "heavy metal/hard rock-blues playing" (or overplaying), on "Power Of The Blues" Moore has finally learned how to harness his blues prowess. Moore shows tremendous restraint in his playing on this album. Possessed by the spirits of Fleetwood Mac era Peter Green & Bluesbreakers era Clapton, Moore channels the previously mentioned greats into his own unique style of electric blues. Two words come to mind in describing Moore's guitar playing, "killer tone". Any guitar player knows what I'm talking about. Green had it, Clapton had it, Page had it, Gary Moore "has" it. Moore's playing on "I Can't Quit You Baby" literally slays Zeppelin's version. And although the previous statement borders on blasphemy for some, I stand by it.
Yes, Gary is not the greatest vocalist; but he can hold his own. Yet that's not the point. When it comes to the blues, the combination of vocals and guitar emanating from the same musician is what it's all about. In that regard Moore finally has come into his own on this album.
This release will not disappoint any Gary Moore fan.
For any newcomers to Gary's music, "Power Of The Blues" is an excellent place to start.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A monster of rock!, August 5, 2004

By	John Terry "The Worrier King" (Kansas City, Mo) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Gary calls this his rawest album to date. I think I can agree with that. What we have here is another full frontal guitar assault from the underrated Irish bluesman. Gary has been everything but a model of restraint ever since "Scars". There are some straight blues numbers here but most of the album rivals Gov't Mule for power trio intensity. One minor note of caution, Gary is merely average as a vocalist. He has a darn good snarl though which is all that matters for most of these songs. Enjoy!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another quality Gary Moore effort, November 24, 2004

By	Blur {blues and rock} "Thomas" (Decatur,IL USA) - See all my reviews

Power of the Blues is aptly titled. Searing guiitar work coupled with Gary's passionate vocals make for another quality effort. The album's excellant but a little short [about forty minutes]. Gary has done better work, including one of my all time favorites in Blues Alive. Overall this is one of the best Blues/Rock albums I've heard in two years. All tracks are good, I particular enjoyed Thats Why I Play The Blues and Memory Pain. If you like power blues guitar this artist is your ticket. Highly recomend this album along with other two mentioned. Gary is one the top guitarist's of all time, it's time for more people to discover his music.