Redemption

Redemption

by Joe Bonamassa
Redemption

Redemption

by Joe Bonamassa
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Overview

The title Redemption carries a bit of weight, suggesting Joe Bonamassa is seeking salvation in something -- either he's grappling with an inner torment or finding refuge in his music, but these two things aren't mutually exclusive. Certainly, Redemption teems with images of loss and regret, with Bonamassa admitting he suffered "Self-Inflicted Wounds" that left him to "Pick Up the Pieces" before he finally realizes "I've Got Some Mind Over What Matters" and discovers he's "Stronger Now in Broken Places." All those songs arrive in that chronological order, suggesting Redemption is something of a song cycle, but Bonamassa's thematic control isn't what's impressive about the album. Instead, Redemption resonates because it's simultaneously Bonamassa's most ambitious album and his most impassioned record. Working again with longtime producer Kevin Shirley, Bonamassa touches upon a variety of blues-rooted sounds -- there's a strong shot of Zeppelin's heavy mysticism, Southern soul horns vie with Delta Dobro, and there's even a nod to junkyard blues, along with cameos by Dion DiMucci and Jamey Johnson -- while remaining anchored upon the electrified Chicago wail that is his signature. He uses the familiar sounds to pivot to uncomfortable territory, both musical and lyrical, and this gives Redemption a kinetic tension that easily makes it Bonamassa's most original album as well as his best. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date: 09/21/2018
Label: J&R Adventures
UPC: 0804879610694
Rank: 184666

Tracks

  1. Evil Mama
  2. King Bee Shakedown
  3. Molly O'
  4. Deep in the Blues Again
  5. Self-Inflicted Wounds
  6. Pick Up the Pieces
  7. The Ghost of Macon Jones
  8. Just 'Cos You Can Don't Mean You Should
  9. Redemption
  10. I've Got Some Mind Over What Matters
  11. Stronger Now in Broken Places
  12. Love Is a Gamble

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Bonamassa   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Nylon String)
Doug Lancio   Guitar,Guitar (12 String)
Reese Wynans   Organ,Piano,Keyboards,Organ (Hammond),Piano (Upright),Vocals (Background)
Rob McNelly   Guitar
Paulie Cerra   Saxophone,Vocals (Background)
Jamey Johnson   Vocals,Featured Artist
Kenny Greenberg   Guitar
Kevin Shirley   Percussion
Kate Stone   Pans
Lee Thornburg   Trumpet,Trombone
Michael Rhodes   Bass,Fretless Bass,Vocals (Background)
Anton Fig   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Gary Pinto   Vocal Harmony,Vocals (Background)
Juanita Tippins   Vocals (Background)
Mahalia Barnes   Vocals (Background)
Jade MacRae   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

George Ghanem   Cover Art
Joe Bonamassa   Composer
James House   Composer
Gary Nicholson   Composer
Dion DiMucci   Composer
Jim Moginie   Soundscape
Tom Hambridge   Composer
Kevin Shirley   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Lee Thornburg   Horn Arrangements
Richard Page   Composer
Jason Mott   Engineer
Dale Voelker   Package Design
Rob Katz   Engineer
David Kalmusky   Engineer
Rick Gould   Photography
Roy Weisman   Executive Producer
Dave Poler   Engineer
Nick Valentin   Assistant Engineer
Ethan Barrette   Assistant Engineer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
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