Album Reviews

GARY CLARK, JR.

The Bright Lights EP

2011-08-29

This is the guy that many critics believe will be the next great blues guitarist. Clark burst on to the scene last year at Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" blues festival in Chicago, and since then all eyes have been on his live concerts--which are reportedly other-worldly. This early taste of his work underscores his talent, with two scorchers--"Bright Lights" and "Don't Owe"--and two remarkably exquisite acoustic numbers--"Things Are Changin'" and "When My Train Pulls In." He's credited with using diverse influences from blues, rock and folk that he melds into a unique sound. No question, the man has it. What he will do with it is the question. I'm looking forward to a full release from him. 08/11 Michael J. B-Various

Quick Links:

all reviews | all blues reviews

More reviews tagged #Blues

reviewed 01/2011
ROOMFUL OF BLUES
HOOK, LINE & SINKER
reviewed 10/2009
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Things About Comin' My Way: A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks
reviewed 03/2019
TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS
KILLIN' IT LIVE
reviewed 02/2009
RUTHIE FOSTER
The Truth According to Ruthie Foster
reviewed 04/2017
The Dylan Bishop Band
The Exciting Sounds Of The Dylan Bishop Band
reviewed 09/2012
HANS THEESSINK & TERRY EVANS featuring RY COODER
DELTA TIME

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.