LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
For the 25th time in his career, two time-Grammy
nominee Joe Bonamassa sits atop Billboard's Blues
Album Chart, still holding the record for more number 1 albums than
any other musician on that chart. His highly acclaimed new
studio album Time Clocks, issued on Joe's record label
J&R Adventures, also charted on several other Billboard
charts including Independent Albums, Internet Albums, Digital
Albums and Rock Album charts; most notable would be debuting
at #7 on the Top Current Album Sales chart, in the company of
Ed Sheeran, The Grateful Dead,
Megan Thee Stallion and The Beatles.
Also, the album has been a huge success over in Europe which sees the album charting top 20 in
Germany (#3), Netherlands (#6) and the UK (#13 Album Chart,
#1 Jazz & Blues, #2 Independent Albums).
"Bonamassa soars beyond expectations as one of
the music industry's most prolific storytellers and guitar players
with transitional new album."
MNPR Magazine
"Joe Bonamassa is
a rarity in a world where celebrity is often prized higher than
artistic growth."
Sonic Abuse, 10/10
"…a moody, cinematic record."
All Music (4 out of 5*)
"Bonamassa pushes into fresh territory while
staying within a blues-based framework."
American Songwriter
"Title track 'Time Clocks' could be Springsteen.
Few can equal the sheer feeling of his guitar
playing."
The Daily Mirror / The Daily Express
"Joe ponders the passing of time but doesn't let
getting older slow him down for a second."
Classic Rock Magazine, 9/10
"The title track is unlike anything Bonamassa has
recorded and continues his evolution as a songwriter. It seems as
though Joe and Kevin Shirley kept
trying to push the envelope adding more layers and elements and the
result is a pretty unique and powerful track."
Blues Rock Review 9.5/10
Time Clocks is a testament to his credentials and a
toast to his longtime fans. His new sound has a raw and vital
flavor, combined with a resolute skill that can only be gained
through years of perseverance and unyielding dedication. It's
Joe Bonamassa at his finest, ready
to rock. "What started out with the intention of being a trio
record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record
to date," explains Bonamassa. His longtime producer
Kevin Shirley adds, "I think
Joe Bonamassa has made an album that
is truly transitional. From a blues musician to a superstar artist,
[and] I'm so thrilled to be along for the ride." Joe and Kevin
brought on the legendary Bob Clearmountain to mix the epic
tracks, and Bob declares that "This is one of the best albums I've
mixed in years. Joe is not only one of the finest blues & rock
guitarists of our time, he's also a brilliant songwriter, [which
is] impressively apparent on this record."
Recorded in New York City, the
album rediscovers Bonamassa at a newfound peak with heartfelt
songwriting and an unparalleled Blues Rock prowess. The album was
created with longtime collaborators Kevin Shirley as producer and
manager/business partner Roy
Weisman as Executive Producer. Recorded in New York City at Germano Studios/The Hit
Factory, the album was mixed by the legendary Bob
Clearmountain (Bruce
Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Toto, Bon Jovi). The band
members include Steve Mackey
(bass), Lachy Doley(piano), Bunna
Lawrie (didgeridoo), Bobby
Summerfield (percussion), and Late Night with
David Letterman's Anton
Fig (drums and percussion), along with Mahalia Barnes, Juanita Tippins, and Prinnie Stevenson backing vocals. The
fantastic artwork on the album was created by famous graphic artist
Hugh Syme (Rush, Aerosmith,
Whitesnake). 'Time Clocks' is available on CD, VINYL
and Digital and released on Bonamassa's own record label, J&R
Adventures.
ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA:
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa
is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. As a
two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist who recently achieved his 25th #1
album on the Billboard Blues Chart (more than any other artist)
with his last album Time Clocks, Joe is only in his early
40s and he's already become a living legend with an astounding
multi-genre catalogue of music. Collectively, Bonamassa has over 40
albums to date, all on his own label J&R Adventures, including
studio and live recordings, collaborative albums and adventurous
side projects. A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to
expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless
work ethic whether it's in a studio, on the road, producing, or
working with other artists to spur new music. He's been featured in
several publications from Esquire, WSJ and Parade to Rolling Stone
and American Songwriter, as well as on the covers of Guitar World,
Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Classic Rock
Magazine.
In addition to his music and shows, Joe continues to crank out
weekly programming for his radio show "Different Shades Of Blue"
for Sirius XM's Bluesville channel. Last year, he kicked off a new
at-home weekly video interview series "Live From Nerdville" which
currently has over 60 episodes aired on his Facebook, YouTube, and
podcast outlets. With a new episode each week, Joe has featured
conversations with Neal Schon of
Journey, John Oates of Hall &
Oates, Glenn Hughes, Paul Stanley of Kiss, Warren Haynes, Keb' Mo', Walter Trout, Steve
Lukather of Toto, Todd
Rundgren, comedian Jeff
Garlin, esteemed singer-songwriter Dion, Peter Frampton, Brad
Paisley and many more.
Last summer, Bonamassa and his manager Roy Weisman debuted their new record label
Keeping The Blues Alive Records by releasing music icon Dion's
critically acclaimed latest album Blues With Friends. In
February 2021, KTBA Records released
Chicago's reigning Queen of Blues
Guitar, Joanna Connor's new album
4801 South Indiana Avenue, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard
Blues chart. Earlier this month KTBA Records released Joanne Shaw Taylor's highly acclaimed "The Blues
Album" in September. Dion has just announced his own upcoming album
"Stomping Ground" releasing on November
19th, 2021. Stay tuned for future releases at
ktbarecords.com.
CONNECT WITH JOE BONAMASSA:
Website:
jbonamassa.com
YouTube: /JoeBonamassaTV
Facebook: @JoeBonamassa
Twitter: @JBONAMASSA
Instagram: @joebonamassa
CONTACTS:
Jim Merlis
Big Hassle Media
jim@bighassle.com
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