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JOHN MAYALL ~ TOUGH EAR MUSIC 4029759148593 (Barcode: 4029759148593) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2009 Released: 2020 This is a reissue of an album recorded by the Godfather of British Blues guitarist / keyboardist / vocalist / songwriter / bandleader John MayallFind albums by this artist, which was his fifth studio album in the new Millennium and his last release on the EagleFind albums on this label label. He is accompanied by a splendid team which includes seasoned American Blues musicians: guitarist Rocky AthasFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Tom CanningFind albums by this artist, bassist Greg RzabFind albums by this artist and drummer Jay DavenportFind albums by this artist. John’s wife Maggie MayallFind albums by this artist sings some background vocals. The album presents eleven songs, three of which are originals by Mayall and the rest are written by various contemporary songwriters. Mayall stepped boldly into the new Millennium as if time has absolutely no meaning for him and the first two decades saw him releasing nine new studio albums (and a plethora of live albums, mostly archival), which for a person in their seventies, eighties and nineties is quite astounding. No less amazing is the fact that his music stays as young, vigorous and kicking as it was in the early days of his career. Despite the limitations of the Blues idiom, Mayall seems to be able to reinvent himself on every new album and his superb sense of melody and the Blues of course are simply unparalleled. On this album the tunes flow smoothly one after another, featuring Mayall´s wonderfully idiosyncratic vocals and superb playing by his band, which are undisputed Blues / Blues-Rock heaven. God bless you John for the sixty years of great music you shared with all of us!

Updated: 31/01/2021Posted: 31/01/2021

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