A New Day Yesterday

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Barnes & Noble - William Pearl
Contemporary blues rock owes much to the British musicians of the 1960s who injected rootsy American blues with rock 'n' roll energy and heavy doses of electricity. Bands like Cream, Fleetwood Mac, and the Jeff Beck Band formed their own important heritage; their heavy sounds returned to our shores and have been a crucial influence ever since. It's a pleasure, then, to find a young guitarist and singer like Joe Bonamassa paying explicit homage to his U.K. blues rock bretheren. On his debut recording as a solo artist, this hotshot guitar picker and gritty vocalist -- formerly with Bloodline -- puts a modern spin on still-vital material by such iconic British artists as ...
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Barnes & Noble - William Pearl
Contemporary blues rock owes much to the British musicians of the 1960s who injected rootsy American blues with rock 'n' roll energy and heavy doses of electricity. Bands like Cream, Fleetwood Mac, and the Jeff Beck Band formed their own important heritage; their heavy sounds returned to our shores and have been a crucial influence ever since. It's a pleasure, then, to find a young guitarist and singer like Joe Bonamassa paying explicit homage to his U.K. blues rock bretheren. On his debut recording as a solo artist, this hotshot guitar picker and gritty vocalist -- formerly with Bloodline -- puts a modern spin on still-vital material by such iconic British artists as Rory Gallagher ("Cradle Rock"), Free ("Walk in My Shadows"), and even Jethro Tull ("A New Day Yesterday"). There's also plenty of good old American blues rocking to be found here , à la Johnny Winter, Mountain, and the Allman Brothers. Bonamassa pulls off the vintage material with aplomb and loads of spirit but also devotes energy and intensity to his idiomatic originals. It doesn't hurt to have veteran producer Tom Dowd behind the boards; decades after his vintage work with Derek and the Dominos and the Allman Brothers, Dowd can still extract the maximum juice from a steaming blues rock act. Bonamassa's instrumental and vocal skills are in full flight here, but he knows where his roots can be found -- blues rock heroes Leslie West, Rick Derringer, and Gregg Allman all make special guest appearances alongside the talented upstart.
All Music Guide - Eduardo Rivadavia
Named after the early Jethro Tull classic, which he expertly covers here in a jaw-dropping performance, A New Day Yesterday is a fine debut by guitar ace Joe Bonamassa. And though his record company tried to ride the coattails of teenage guitar prodigies like Kenny Wayne Shepard and Jonny Lang and position him misguidedly and much too late as a straight-up prodigal blues kid, Bonamassa is really much more than a traditional bluesman. Rather, as best exemplified by the Jethro Tull number cited above, his bluesy take on Free's "Walk in My Shadows," or his hard boogie romp through Al Kooper's "Nuthin' I Wouldn't Do For a Woman Like You," this excellent debut places the guitarist's influences as much in classic '70s hard rock as in the blues. Along with his deceptively age-wearied vocals he was only 22 at the time of this recording, this unusual combination translates into the aggressive, soulful crunch heard on Bonamassa's many original compositions. Among these, the jolting double whammy of "Miss You, Hate You" and "Colour and the Shape" note the Anglicized spelling are the most obvious standouts, but the guitarist also makes the Warren Haynes-penned "If Heartaches Were Nickels" his own with a tense, riveting performance. All in all, a promising debut.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/28/2001
  • Label: Premier Artists
  • UPC: 805386002729
  • Catalog Number: 60027
  • Sales rank: 1,512

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Joe Bonamassa Primary Artist, Guitar, Vocals
Gregg Allman Organ, Vocals
Rick Derringer Guitar, Vocals
David Borden Keyboards
Annie Burns Vocals
Jeannie Burns Vocals
Tony Cintron Percussion, Cymbals, Drums, Drums
Leslie West Guitar, Vocals
Len Bonamassa Guitar
Creamo Lisa Bass
Technical Credits
Joe Bonamassa Arranger, Composer
Tom Dowd Arranger, Producer
Vladimir Meller Mastering
Alex Perialas Engineer
Steve Tyrell Composer
Bob Held Remixing
Steve Byram Artwork
Scott Hull Mastering
Jason Arnold Engineer
Stephanie Tyrell Composer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Finally a Real Musician!

    If you like guitar rock blues this is a must buy! Joe B has the influence of the 70's music era. Finally, there is a musician who can play a real instrument!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    Joe is one hell of a guitar player, the best I've heard in years and everyone that I play the CD for digs it as well.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    Joe blows my mind! I've been listening since Bloodline. The new record is fantastic. And I finally got around to buying the instructional video. Keep it up!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    LOVE THE NEW CD , HE'S GOT THE TONE. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM LIVE!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    Very impressive!!!!! Have checked him out both times he has been in Ft. Wayne. He ROCKS!!!!!! Even turned my kids on to a real guitar player!!! Wondering when the VH1 recording will air? Can't wait till he comes back. What a talent!!!!! I might add what a sweetie also very personable!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    Love the CD! Spreadin' the word and everyones appreciative. Please put Tulsa on your itinerary. You'll be warmly received. And be sure to let me know when you play there. Take care and thanks for the music!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    guitar great

    I just bought ''A New Day Yesterday'', Fantastic! I've been waiting for Bloodline to put out another CD for years. When I saw this CD in the store, I grabbed it without hesitation. I was not disappointed. I fact, I can't wait until ''Smokin' Joe'' puts out another CD. I hope your travels bring you to Chicago. I saw Jeff Beck, BB King, The Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule, Frank Marino, Joe Satriani, and several others this past summer. I can't wait to see Joe Bonamassa! Keep up the great work! Tim Sanders

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    I saw him at the Beacon Theater! I have NEVER heard a good warm up band, until now!!! Blew me away, that I just had to purchase the CD. I look forward to hearing Joe¿s new stuff.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A New Day Yesterday

    Really talented! The CD is amazing. He is one of the best guitarists out there.

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