I am kind of a little bored with some new releases. They sounded good on paper, but on record...not so much. The first one I am not thrilled with is the new release from Beth Hard and Joe Bonamassa "Don't Explain". She can flat out sing and he is a great guitarist and singer as well but for me this is, well just dull.
It does everything right. Perhaps what's woring is it is too perfect sounding. Soul music with very little soul. You want to have a blast check out the JJ Grey & Mofro live album "Brighter Days". A shout bam-a-lama greasy southern soul stomper.
Another couple of artists I try to dig time after time are Derek Trucks and his Mrs. Susan Tedeschi. Both have gobs of talent but frankly bore the hell out of me. The new album "Revelator" is no exception. Well played, good vocals and still not worth my time. I tried to like it. Played it a bunch of times which makes listening to music work instead of a joyful experience.
Both releases prove that the sum is not always greater than the parts. And don't get me started about the Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton collaboration...BORING!!!
I know I am in the minority on these releases, but music is so personal and it's really what I am feeling. Nothing here sucks, but for me none of these warrants another listen.
