Jsck Johnson

Unlike his Delmark sets, almost everything on this set (first issued in France on Black & Blue) is a cover (only the observant "Heap See" boasts original lyrics). Still, "Barroom Preacher" stands as the Chicago guitarist's most satisfying and consistent album, as he deals out gorgeous, shimmering versions of "Little by Little, " "Cold, Cold Feeling, " and "You Don't Know What Love Is" tailored to his soaring vocals and twisting guitar riffs (ominous minor keys often play a role in his rearrangements).

A step in the right direction - much better production, savvier song selection, including a few snappy originals, and the five-piece Roomful of Blues horn section in staunch support. The guitarist's Magic Rockers include keyboardist Ron Levy, who would go on to produce Johnson's Bullsye Blues output.
Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson was a blues guitarist with an impressive résumé, backing Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, and John Lee Hooker before he found fame on his own, earning a following for his soulful vocal style and incisive guitar work. A solid performer in the Chicago style, Johnson found his greatest success while working out of New England, with 1990's I Want to Groove with You and 1992's It's Good to Me capturing his impassioned attack and wiry soloing…

Johnson's third and final album for producer Ron Levy's Bullseye Blues diskery is every bit as spellbinding as the prior pair. Whether fronting his latest batch of Magic Rockers or going it alone, Johnson is totally convincing.
Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson was a blues guitarist with an impressive résumé, backing Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, and John Lee Hooker before he found fame on his own, earning a following for his soulful vocal style and incisive guitar work. A solid performer in the Chicago style, Johnson found his greatest success while working out of New England, with 1990's I Want to Groove with You and 1992's It's Good to Me capturing his impassioned attack and wiry soloing. Latter-day efforts like 2001's Talkin' About Soul showed he'd lost none of his swagger with the passage of time, and 2020's Won't Be Back No More was an intimate acoustic set that captured the guitarist at his most personal.

Jeremiah Johnson takes the dangers of the COVID-19 virus as seriously as his music career. But no matter how you look at it, the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic has effectively put him out of work. “Unemployed Highly Annoyed” is Johnson’s response to the adverse situation. Quarantined at home for months, Johnson decided it was time to get creative. “Being forced into unemployment has been beyond frustrating. I decided to produce an album of songs inspired by the “Covid-19 Pandemic” and try to turn the roller coaster of emotions into something musical. This is truly a concept album.” Johnson exclaims. The final product is a first-class Blues/Roots Rock record that is packed full of stunning guitar work coupled with soulfully passionate bluesy southern vocals. “Unemployed Highly Annoyed” is a striking musical reflection of the times that delivers a message the entire world can relate to.