2022 TOP 20 BLUES/ROCK ALBUMS
- Emil
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min read
Rocking Electric Blues & Blues/Rock
One of the oldest forms of secular music, "The Blues", is the pillar of much of the music we hear today. From the very beginning, the genre itself evolved, intertwined, and morphed, gaining popularity every step of the way. People respect its sincerity.
Everything comes out in blues music: joy, pain, struggle. Blues is affirmation with absolute elegance.
Wynton Marsalis
Here are my favorite 2022 records with the blues deep at their core:
20.
SPOON
Lucifer On The Sofa
US
Released on February 11
Alternative blues-rock, roots
19.
BIG B and the ACTUAL PROOF
The Noir Album
US
Released on October 28
Film Noir ... meets blues guitar!
18.
TRACI TREXX MIDNITE BLUES
Blood, Death & Tequila
Sweden
Released on March 25
Blues-rock with hard/sleaze rock elements
17.
BLACK ROOSTER
Red House
France
Released on February 25
Blues/hard rock, dirty blues
16.
STEVE HILL
Dear Illusion
Canada
Released on November 11
Blues/folk rock, one-man band
15.
DANA FUCHS
Borrowed Time
US
Released on April 29
Blues/southern rock
14.
JOHN MAYALL
The Sun is Shining Down
UK
Released on January 28
Electric blues with guests
13.
SASS JORDAN
Bitches Blues
Canada
Released on June 3
Blues-rock, blues
12.
EDGAR WINTER
Brother Johnny
US
Released on February 22
Blues-rock - Johhny Winter tribute album with guests
11.
ALBERT CUMMINGS
Ten
US
Released on April 8
Country-infused blues-rock, Americana
10.
CIRKUS PRÜTZ
Blues Revolution
Sweden
Released on July 29
Legit blues-rock
9.
WALTER TROUT
Ride
US
Released on August 19
Blues-rock, electric blues
Studio album #30!
8.
LARRY McCRAY
Blues Without You
US
Released on March 25
Electric blues with soul and rock influences
7.
MARCUS KING
Young Blood
US
Released on August 26
Blues-rock, southern rock, Americana
Debut solo
6.
ACE MONROE
Shelter in Place
US
Released on February 18
Blues/southern/hard rock with a touch of glam. Studio debut
5.
ROBIN TROWER
No More Worlds To Conquer
UK
Released on April 29
Excellent new album by the legendary British guitarist
4.
ALBERT CASTIGLIA
I Got Love
US
Released on March 25
Blues-rock, electric blues
3.
LONERIDER
Sundown
UK
Released on May 20
Blues influenced classic rock, FFO: Bad Company, Thunder. Sophomore effort
2.
BUDDY GUY
The Blues Don't Lie
US
Released on September 30
Blues. 34th studio album by the legendary bluesman with guests
1.
ERIC GALES
Crown
US
Released on January 28
Rockin' electric blues
The crowning achievement of a musical career spanning over 30 years and 18 albums! The songs are delivered with clarity and feature Eric's personal experiences and hope for positive change. In addition, the 16-track collection boasts his finest singing, songwriting, and his signature guitar playing that burns throughout. Grammy-nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album. One of the best 2022 albums across genres & Blues/Rock Album of the Year!
© 2022 by Emil Chiru
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