Comments on: Review: Joe Bonamassa Black Rock

By: Johnny Joseph

Johnny Joseph — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:57:58 +0000

I’ve been a die hard Bonamassa fan since I saw him touring to support “You And Me”. Met him, bought him drinks, hell, he even signed my 100 year old Gibson L2 at soundcheck one time. I’ve always liked the way he and Kevin Shirley sounded together and since acquiring almost everything he’s released on vinyl (sounds waaaaay better) I thought they had it nailed. After the first few listens, I did not like the sound on Black Rock save for “Night Life” which I think is his best song ever. However, it finally dawned on me what they had been trying to achieve. This album sounds like Led Zeppelin’s first album. Very “live” sounding, and crude in it’s “in your face” sound. I’ve grown to love it more and more and every song continues to grow on me. Cant’ wait to see who he jams with at Crossraods. I’m flyin’ cross country for that one. Enjoy Black Rock. It’s a KILLER!

By: VINNIE R.

VINNIE R. — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:20:47 +0000

WORDS JUST CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW AWESOME JB IS.THE 1ST TIME I HEARD HIM WAS ON SIRIUS RADIO.I WENT TO SEE HIM IN JACKSONVILLE FLA 5/08.I WAS SIMPLY FLOORED.I SEE HIM EVERY CHANCE I CAN.APRIL 21ST REDBANK N.J.IS NEXT.HE NEEDS HIS DESERVE AMONG THE BEST EVER.I KNOW THATS A BOLD STATEMENT,BUT IF YOU KNOW ANY NON BELIEVERS……SHOW THEM SLOE GIN AND WOKE UP DREAMING FROM THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL.IF THEY STILL DO NOT BELIEVE,THEY DO NOT KNOW MUSIC………………

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:43:02 +0000

The first time that I saw Joe was at an outside venue. Everyone there, myself included, knew that we were experiencing musical genius at work. That was six concerts ago. My how that boy has grown. My next Joe fix will be at the Egg in Albany, NY. The Egg is supposed to be acoustically perfect. Can’t wait. Bird on a wire is such a gem. Leonard Cohen has been such an under appreciated talent. Like Joe, when you see Cohen, you are in the prescence of greatness. Since I received Black Rock, I have continued to mine the treasures of greatness. Everytime that I listen to BOW from 3:45 to 4:45 my jaw still drops.

By: JIm

JIm — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:51:36 +0000

Simply the best period

By: Ian R.

Ian R. — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:21:17 +0000

Black Rock is excellent, as I heard it for the first time yesterday after hearing a few songs live in Seattle at the Moore.It was my 5th time seeing Joe, this time with the wife who saw him live for the first time and instantly became a new fan.
I have met him twice before in Seattle after driving down from Langley B.C. and he is a great guy to talk to to. Like the other guy who saw the show at the Moore, I have seen him grow musically as well and it’s been amazing to see the transition from what he was to where he is today!
Love the album and if that’s true that he’s working with Glenn Hughes, I can hardly wait for the next one!

By: maluki

maluki — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:13:54 +0000

Got “Black Rock” last Friday and have been listening since then! Love most of the songs, have to get used to the Greek influences and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing Joe five times in Europe this year!

By: Mace

Mace — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:18:17 +0000

Thank God for Joe Bonamassa!. There’s not a lot of music out there worth the $, and less that have passion and soul. Joe, I’m excited to hear you’re working with Glenn Hughes, but I hope you never stop recording and playing your own material. I have every one of your CDs and Black Rock is just a great addition to the collection. Your music has kept me company while I have been building an addition to my house. It’s kept me motivated and made the entire process more enjoyable.

By: J Rose

J Rose — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:51:29 +0000

Just fresh from seeing Joe live at the Moore Theater in
Seattle> I’m a man well past 21 and have seen many musicians over the years—this guy has very few equals in his trade. I’ve seen him live many times and watched him grow into who he is today and I’m sure that in the end he will be top of the heap. Flying to D. C. to see him there in April.

By: Denty55

Denty55 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:56:43 +0000

Bravo Joe Bravo , Haven’t stopped listening to the new one “Black Rock” and it is another great production by JB and his crew! His music will implode everyone with a great sense of joy and happiness. One of the Greatest Blues/Rocker and he keeps getting better and better. Rock on Joe. Cant wait to see you again.

By: nacho pacheco

nacho pacheco — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:40:51 +0000

I GOT MY CD ALREADY AND MY SCORE IS 10…ENJOY IT ..THANKS JOE