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But it is real. This music from Buddy is like second generation blues. I'd say the folk blues of the 60s would be third generation. To me this is a crowning achievement by Buddy and makes me think of it as Buddy's Voodoo Chile because of the vibe and the feel. This is in my classic music collection now which means I'll be coming back to listen to this CD for years to come. It consists of basic feel riffs with a groove.
It feels good. Which Buddy was at one time. Real is not easy to come by in todays out put of music. Think of it like pre-Rolling Stones. What the Rolling Stones wish they could do. It feels right and I like it, allot.
Blues and music can't be done any better than this.
I was first a little put off my this album since I am a hardcore fan of Deep North Mississippi and Delta blues,but after many listens,this hybrid of Deep Mississippi and Chicago blues works. The way the arrangements and backing(primarily by Jimbo Mathus-2nd guitar,Spam and The Late,Great Sam Carr-Drums)with Buddy's intense Chicago Lead Blues guitar and vocals makes this blues album like no other in Buddy's catalog.The Selection of classic Fat possum artists songs(many of the them,especially the Junior Kimbrough songs)makes Buddy play some more intensely and intimate. Both Downhome and modern at the same time,very hard to do. 5 stars +.
The guitar is reminiscent of Jimmy Hendricks, Roy Buchanon and the soaring guitar work on Paul Butterfield's fabulous East-West album, but all the while distinctly Buddy Guy's. When I just heard it I thought it must be new. Somehow this album slipped through the cracks for me. I had thought that Luther Allison's Bad News Is Coming (another must hear album)was about the pinnacle of this type of Blues, but Sweet Tea may have just moved it over a notch. My loss. It burns with an intensity like the best of vintage Leonard Cohen. Not enough to make me remove the autographed photo of B.B. King from my desk, but this album sure is one of my all time favorites as of now.If you haven't heard this one, you should.
Probably one of his best albums due to a very raw style.Especially I likethe song "I gotta try You girl",which is over 12 minuts and the volume onmy CD-player is turned high and the song is on repeat.Fantastic song forplaying the air-guitar
Having been a HUGE fan of Buddy, I for some reason past this album over. How could I allow an album of this calibur to set on the back burner for so long. It is that good. Well, its now been about 7 years since it's release and I have finally gotten around to purchasing this one. Hot fudge is comming on in. HOLY CRAP. No real reason, it just got put to the back burner. I had heard it was a good album, but had no idea.
It is super-fantastic. I am ashamed it took me that long to pick this album up, and upset with myself at the same time. If you are gonna buy it, well open up cause. Good Lord.
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