Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
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Free Music Review: Finally!
Hit: 4 Stars
To me, this is Buddy Guy's best studio album since "Slippin' In" 15 years ago, and certainly his most genuine blues record since then. No watered-down soul, Bob Dylan-covers or misguided pop here, just a slew of tough blues tunes, and original ones at that! And if the production is a bit too slick at times, Guy's rough, fiery lead guitar more than holds its own against the backdrop of mellow organ and the occational small, soulful horn ensemble.
A few guest stars pop up, but the show belongs to Buddy Guy himself all the way. He duets with Susan Tedeschi on "Too Many Tears", and relinquishes the position of lead guitarist to her husband Derek Trucks, and neither manage to come anywhere near to stealing the spotlight way from Guy. I would have preferred him to just sing and play himself, but other than that, there's really not much to nag about. Listen to Guy's slowly smouldering lead guitar on "Lyin' Like a Dog", or the rollicking, piano-driven 60s throwback "Show Me the Money", and just enjoy the fact that Silvertone finally decided to have George "Buddy" Guy record a real blues album again!
Even at 72, Guy's voice is still powerful, and his playing makes you wonder if he (or his record company) invited Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks simply to make a point.
The band sounds good, even if the production is a little bit too clean at times...bass, second guitar, keyboards (played by Reese Wynans), and former Bo Diddley-drummer Tom Hambridge, with whom Guy has written most of the album's songs, behind the drum kit. And the material is strong. Not uniformly, five-star strong perhaps, but really strong nonetheless.
Highlights include the gritty "That's My Home", featuring Robert Randolph, the swinging "Best Damn Fool", and the aforementioned "Show me the Money". But it's almost all good, really, including the mellow title track, the nostalgic "Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes", and the sparse, stripped-down "Out in the Woods".
Fans of the REAL Buddy Guy won't be disappointed!
Free Music Review: Buddy is back!!
Hit: 4 Stars
Any fan of the blues knows Buddy Guy. I've been a fan of Buddy's for years now and in my opinion, this is the best effort he's had since "Slippin' In" from '94. Forget that there are great guests on it like Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, and Eric Clapton, this is Buddy at his best. No need to pick a favorite track, they are all good. Great Chicago Blues!Free Music Review: Great Buddy
Hit: 4 Stars
I had started listening to blues after watching the Eric Clapton "Crossroads" concert. Living in India, I got damm lucky when I got to see Buddy Guy live in New Delhi. That was the turning point from a dedicated Rock fan to interest in Blues from the traditional blues guys.
I loved "SkinDeep". Good recording, great music and BG to boot. Must buy.
Free Music Review: explosive !!
Hit: 4 Stars
Very explosive album. Buddy Guy has been away from recording albumns for a few years and he makes his comeback well heard. Almost every track just jumps right out and grabs you. The poignant voice of S. Tedeschi and the ever masterful guitar of E. Clapton are included, although on seperate tracks. He remenises about Howlin' Wolf. A real fun album.Free Music Review: Great blues album
Hit: 4 Stars
Buddy Guy is 1 of the greatest blues guitarists/singers. He played with Muddy Waters as a young man many years ago & is still going strong. The addition of guests Derrick Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton & Robert Randolph are a nice surprise. I'd recommend this side to any blues fan.