Blues You Can Use

Bobby Bland - Blues You Can Use (1987)  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 11, 2021
Bobby Bland - Blues You Can Use (1987)

Bobby Bland - Blues You Can Use (1987)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 202 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 91 MB | Covers (3 MB) included
Genre: Blues, Soul | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Malaco Records (MCD 7444)

Blues You Can Use could have accurately been titled Blues and Soul You Can Use because it offers a generous dose of R&B along with straight-ahead electric blues. But then, that title wouldn't have been as catchy. More important than the title, of course, is the music itself - and Bobby "Blue" Bland is in decent form on this album, which came out when the singer was 56 or 57. To be sure, Blues You Can Use isn't in a class with Bland's classic Duke output of the 1950s and 1960s - and his voice is undeniably thinner than it was in his younger days. But Bland demonstrates that he could still be expressive and charismatic on 12-bar ditties like "I've Got a Problem" and "For the Last Time" as well as laid-back soul numbers such as "Restless Feelin's," "There's No Easy Way to Say Goodbye" and the tear-jerker "Let's Part as Friends"…

Bobby "Blue" Bland - First Class Blues (1987)  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 13, 2021
Bobby "Blue" Bland - First Class Blues (1987)

Bobby Blue Bland - First Class Blues (1987)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 353 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 148 MB | Covers - 9 MB
Genre: Blues, Soul | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Malaco Records (MCD 5000)

Although it isn't billed as such, this is a compilation of some of the best tracks from Bland's first two '80s albums for Malaco fleshed out with remakes of some of his most famous late-'50s and early-'60s hits. Of the latter, the standouts are probably "Two Steps From the Blues" and "St. James Infirmary." Bland can't quite hit the high notes the way he once did, but his voice is still attractive and his phrasing is, if anything, even better. The more recent material ranges from "Members Only," with its great retro-60s soul groove, to the straight-ahead blues of "Straight From the Shoulder."
Various Artists - Nothing But The Blues 1923-1948 (1998) {40CD Box Set Remastered - The International Music Company AG}

Various Artists - Nothing But The Blues 1923-1948 (1998) {40CD Box Set Remastered - The International Music Company AG}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 5.16 Gb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 678 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1923-48, 1998 The International Music Company AG, Germany | 201931-302 A/B ~ 201950-302 A/B
Blues / Traditional Blues / Acoustic Blues / Electric Blues / Regional Blues / Folk Blues

40 CD box set. Artists include John Lee 'Sonny Boy' Williamson, Leadbelly, Big Bill Broonzy, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt, Memphis Minnie, John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Williams and many more. 725 tracks all digitally remastered to enhance the original recordings without manipulating the character of the music. Recordings made between 1923 and 1948. 20 double slimline jewel cases housed together in a cardboard box.

Blues Soloing Masterclass: Complete  eBooks & eLearning

Posted by ParRus at Oct. 2, 2023
Blues Soloing Masterclass: Complete

Blues Soloing Masterclass: Complete
WEBRip | English | MP4 | 1280 x 720 | AVC ~1416 kbps | 25 fps
AAC 317 Kbps 48.0 KHz | 2 channels | ~3 hours | 826 MB
Genre: eLearning Video / Guitar lesson

This brand new JTC masterclass will take you through from the Blues basics to the soloing confidence of the stars! Crammed full of lessons, exercises, licks and solos, this full course has been designed step-by-step to take your Blues soloing to the next level!

George 'Harmonica' Smith - Now You Can Talk About Me (1998)  Music

Posted by Designol at May 29, 2023
George 'Harmonica' Smith - Now You Can Talk About Me (1998)

George 'Harmonica' Smith - Now You Can Talk About Me (1998)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 276 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 151 Mb | Scans included
Harmonica Blues, Electric Blues | Label: Blind Pig | # BP-5049 | Time: 00:45:42

Now You Can Talk About Me collects mid- and late-period Smith, with the harmonica genius' '60s sides for the microscopic imprint Sotoplay sampled on the first five cuts. The remainder of the album is from a 1982 session for the Murray Brothers label with Rod Piazza behind the board, which produced the Boogie'n with George album. Also included are the previously unreleased "Last Chance" and a powerful instrumental slow-burner. Junior Watson shines on guitar on these tracks and Smith's tone is big, fat, rich, and full of ideas galore on tunes like "Bad Start," "Astatic Stomp," "Sunbird," and the title track. But Smith's use of a chromatic harp will strike most blues mavens as something unique and out of the ordinary, as he tackles such standards as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "Peg o' My Heart" with considerable élan, imparting both with a bluesy feel that Jerry Murad & the Harmonicats could only envision. If you like great blues harmonica playing, you're going to love Now You Can Talk About Me. Add Smith's name to the list of all-time greats near the top with this one.
VA - The Rough Guide To The Best Country Blues You've Never Heard: Reborn And Remastered (2018)

VA - The Rough Guide To The Best Country Blues You've Never Heard: Reborn And Remastered (2018)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) | 01:14:24 | 245 Mb
Country, Blues | Label: World Music Network

An intriguing collection of rare cuts highlighting the sheer wealth of remarkable material that comes to light by digging that bit deeper into the country blues archive.

Bobby "Blue" Bland - Long Beach 1983 (1994)  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 17, 2021
Bobby "Blue" Bland - Long Beach 1983 (1994)

Bobby Blue Bland - Long Beach 1983 (1994)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 324 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 122 MB | Covers - 38 MB
Genre: Blues, Soul | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Charly Records (CD CBL 750)

Here on this CD we re treated to an excellent example of a "live" Bobby "Blue" Bland concert recorded at Long Beach, California in 1983. Along with Mel Jackson, Bobby's Bandleader/Arranger/trumpet player, one gets to hear some truly amazing guitar work by the legendary guitarist, Wayne Bennett. Mel Jackson and the Orchestra - kick off the show with a funky soulful instrumental "Mels Groove" to warm up the audience and loosen up the musicians before the Dynamic Bobby "Blue" Bland takes to the stage and runs through his 1962 "Ain't That Loving You", and his 1959 "I'll Take Care Of You", (two Duke classics)…
Gary Moore - How Blue Can You Get (2021) {Japanese Blu-Spec CD2}

Gary Moore - How Blue Can You Get (2021) {Japanese Blu-Spec CD2}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 326 Mb | Full Scans | 00:44:21 | RAR 5% Recovery
Blues Rock, Electric Blues | Provogue / Sony Music Labels #SICX-30100

A collection of previously unreleased songs from Gary Moore's substantial body of outstanding work in his back catalogue. The album contains 4 originals, and 4 songs previously recorded and made famous by classic bluesmen like Elmore James, Sonny Thompson, Memphis Slim and BB King. It's our hope that current and future generations of music fans discover and re-discover Gary Moore, revelling in the artistry of not just a great guitarist, but a supremely talented musician. Back to the future with Gary Moore.

Doug MacLeod - You Can't Take My Blues (1996)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Nov. 30, 2021
Doug MacLeod - You Can't Take My Blues (1996)

Doug MacLeod - You Can't Take My Blues (1996)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 320 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 137 MB | Covers - 83 MB
Genre: Blues, Country Blues, Acoustic Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Audioquest Music (AQ-CD1041)

Doug MacLeod displays several sides of his artistry on this AudioQuest CD. His music ranges from solo folk numbers in the idiom of Leadbelly (but covering different subjects) to country blues with a trio, a few romps with the wailing harmonica of Carey Bell and two collaborations with the country fiddle of Heather Hardy. MacLeod's appealing voice is easy to understand, his lyrics are thoughtful and fresh (even when covering universal subjects) and his melodic guitar playing is versatile. MacLeod's well-conceived set should appeal to collectors of acoustic blues and folk music.

John Primer & The Teardrops - You Can Make It If You Try! (2014)  Music

Posted by gribovar at July 27, 2023
John Primer & The Teardrops - You Can Make It If You Try! (2014)

John Primer & The Teardrops - You Can Make It If You Try! (2014)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 508 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 174 MB | Covers - 36 MB
Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Wolf Records (120.833 CD)

Recorded in the 90's in Austria.
John Primer was part of the legendary Magic Slim & The Teardrops for over 10 years. 2013 Slim died, but his spirit is still there in the Blues world. During his days with Slim, he always opened the show with his great voice and guitar performance. Wolf Records manager Hannes Folterbauer recorded most of Slim’s shows which includes John’s songs. John Primer is now one of the greatest Blues men in business and if you listen to this album, you know why. Together with the King of the Lump Style Nick Holt and Earl Howell on drums they play the real deal - Blues at its best!