Heavy Blues

by Randy Bachman, Bachman

Overview

Randy Bachman gives away the game with the very title of Heavy Blues. The guitarist decided to devote himself to over-amplified blues on this 2015 project, teaming with a new rhythm section (one that just happens to be female), and inviting a bunch of friends to add solos to his new songs. Each guitarist -- including his old pal Neil Young, modern-day bluesman Joe Bonamassa, and Peter Frampton -- recorded their solo over a finished mix, which explains the presence of the late Jeff Healey and also how the guitarists don't necessarily seem fully integrated into the album. Nevertheless, that disconnect is ultimately a minor point because there's a gonzo energy to Bachman's originals, a spirit that can sometimes slide into silliness (listen to the chorus of "Confessin' the Blues"), but also liberates the guitarist enough to deliver one of his loudest and heaviest solo records ever. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	04/14/2015
Label:	Linus Entertainment
UPC:	0803057020423
Rank:	61440

Tracks

1. The Edge
2. Ton of Bricks
3. Bad Child
4. Little Girl Lost
5. Learn to Fly
6. Oh My Lord
7. Confessin' to the Devil
8. Heavy Blues
9. Wild Texas Ride
10. Please Come to Paris
11. We Need to Talk

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bachman   Primary Artist
Randy Bachman   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Anna Ruddick   Bass,Vocals
Scott Holiday   Featured Artist
Dale Anne Brendon   Drums
Joe Bonamassa   Featured Artist
Jeff Healey   Featured Artist
Luke Doucet   Featured Artist
Robert Randolph   Featured Artist
Peter Frampton   Featured Artist
Neil Young   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Kevin Shirley   Mixing,Producer
Christian Stonehouse   Engineer
Gordie Sampson   Composer
Gilles Paquin   Executive Producer
Jewel Box   Composer
Callianne Bachman   Artwork,Photography
Matt Chambless   Composer
Sarah Aument   Composer
Jared Gustadt   Composer
Jeff Jeudy   Composer
Leon Zervos   Mastering
Randy Bachman   Composer,Liner Notes
Kevin Dietz   Recording Assistant