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Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra [ CD / Album with DVD ]

Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra

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Format: CD / Album with DVD

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  • Released Date: 21 Jun 2024

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Joe Bonamassa stirs up quite the orchestral storm in Live at The Hollywood Bowl, a blend of guitar wizardry and symphonic seduction that could leave even the most ardent fan of rock 'n' roll scratching their head.

The maestro himself, dressed to impress in a snazzy suit and a slightly puzzled expression, leads the orchestra through a rollercoaster of emotions, from heart-wrenching blues licks to bombastic solos that threaten to upend the very foundations of the Bowl.

The interplay between Bonamassa's guitar and the swelling strings is nothing short of electrifying, sending shivers down the spine and raising hairs on the back of necks with each crescendo and decrescendo.

But for all the technical prowess on display, there's a certain lack of soul that leaves this reviewer feeling a tad underwhelmed. Sure, the musicianship is top-notch, but where's the raw emotion, the gut-punching authenticity that defines the greats of the genre?

That being said, there's no denying the sheer virtuosity on display here, as Bonamassa effortlessly glides through lightning-fast runs and jaw-dropping bends with the finesse of a seasoned pro.

Overall, Live at The Hollywood Bowl is a dazzling display of talent and technical proficiency, but one can't help but feel that something vital is missing in the mix. Perhaps a little less polish and a little more grit would have taken this performance from good to great.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. When One Door Opens Overture
2. Curtain Call
3. Self-inflicted Wounds
4. No Good Place for the Lonely
5. Ball Peen Hammer
6. The Last Matador of Bayonne
7. Prisoner
8. If Heartaches Were Nickels
9. The Ballad of John Henry
10. Twenty-four Hour Blues
11. Sloe Gin


Disc: 2
1. When One Door Opens Overture
2. Curtain Call
3. Self-inflicted Wounds
4. No Good Place for the Lonely
5. Ball Peen Hammer
6. The Last Matador of Bayonne
7. Prisoner
8. If Heartaches Were Nickels
9. The Ballad of John Henry
10. Twenty-four Hour Blues
11. Sloe Gin

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About the artist

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa: The Blues Maestro Joe Bonamassa, the guitar virtuoso from New Hartford, New York, has been shredding his way through the music scene since the tender age of 12. With a fierce passion for all things blues, Bonamassa has become a modern-day torchbearer for the genre, earning him a dedicated following of fans and critics alike. Apart from his impressive musical skills, Bonamassa is also known for his larger-than-life personality and boundless energy on stage. Watching him perform is like witnessing a whirlwind of raw emotion and technical brilliance, all wrapped up in a sharp suit and sunglasses. Bonamassa's discography is a testament to his versatility as a musician, ranging from the gritty blues-rock of his early albums to the more soulful and introspective sound of his recent releases. Whether he's paying tribute to his musical heroes or putting his own unique spin on classic blues standards, Bonamassa always manages to captivate his audience with his unparalleled skill and passion. With a career spanning over three decades and a reputation as one of the hardest-working musicians in the industry, Joe Bonamassa has firmly established himself as a true icon of modern blues music. So next time you find yourself in need of a musical pick-me-up, just pop on some Bonamassa and let the blues wash over you like a cool breeze on a hot summer day. You won't regret it.

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