Joe Beard – For Real (1998) [Reissue 2000] [SACD / AudioQuest Music – AQ-SACD1049]

Title: Joe Beard – For Real (1998) [Reissue 2000]
Genre: Blues
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

This has well-presented variations of old-style blues, from acoustic (“Dirty Groundhog”), to slow burners (“Elem”), to Chicago/Muddy Waters style (“Who’s Using Who”). Duke Robillard graciously acts in his role as a team player, although he stands out with a hip solo on “If That’s What Pleases Her.” Portney’s harp on “She’s Wonderful” is slow and easy, reminiscent of a hot summer’s day in the country.

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Tracklist:

01. Drinking Old Taylor
02. Don’t Start Me Talking
03. It’s Up To You
04. See See Rider
05. Dirty Groundhog
06. Reap What You Sow
07. Elem
08. Who’s Using Who
09. The Things I Used To Do
10. If That’s What Pleases Her
11. She’s Wonderful
12. 37 Years Old
13. Airplane Blues

Personnel:

Joe Beard – Vocals, Guitar
Rod Carey – Bass
Per Hanson – Drums
GUESTS:
Duke Robillard – Guitar
Bruce Katz – Hammond Organ, Piano
Jerry Portnoy – Harmonica

Note:

DSD recording. Mastered by Bernie Grundman.

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