Behind the Iron Curtain

by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, JOHN, John Mayall

Overview

On his first new album in four years (and first new U.S. release in seven years), John Mayall reclaims the "Bluesbreakers" name for the first time in 18 years to highlight a quintet featuring two lead guitarists, Coco Montoya and Walter Trout, along with a rhythm section of Bobby Haynes (bass), and Joe Yuele (drums). The album was recorded in concert in Hungary in June 1985, and takes a fairly bluesy approach, with lots of space for the guitarists to shine, a format similar to that of The Bluesbreakers lineups of 1965-1968. Sound quality is only fair, and this is not an inspired performance, but Mayall has latched onto a cohesive unit here, and the results are encouraging for the future. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	07/26/2024
Label:	GNP
UPC:	0052824218413

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers   Primary Artist
JOHN   Primary Artist
John Mayall   Primary Artist,Guitar (12 String),Organ,Vocals,Harmonica
Walter Trout   Guest Artist,Guitar
Coco Montoya   Guest Artist,Guitar
Bob Haynes   Guitar (Bass),Guitar
Joe Yuele   Drums

Technical Credits

James C. Bracken   Composer
Kirk Buchanan   Photography
Mose Allison   Composer
Ed Francis   Design,Artwork
Michael Pinder   Composer
John Mayall   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Performer,Photography