Imagine that as 2015 comes to a close we have been fortunate enough to audibly witness what could be our generation's Jimi Hendrix in the rocker slash blues crooner Gary Clark Jr. The release of his album The Story of Sonny Boy Slim is not only wickedly good but it is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the drum kit based sounds that currently floods the airwaves. His sound is gritty, reeking of a raw passion that can be heard in every note he constructs and it's so distinctive that after a few listens you can immediately distinguish why this guy is so special.
At only 31 years of age, Gary Clark Jr.'s gift of music seems to be possessed by the spirit of an artist birthed decades ago, a rarity that stands alone from current trends in the music industry. While his roots can be found in the likes of artists such as B.B. King and Curtis Mayfeild whom he admittedly studied, part of what makes this album special is he ability to incorporate bits of hip hop influences. With lyrics that spread the spectrum of hopefulness to the blues soaked words of lust and lost love, Clark easily keeps the listener's attention. The immediate single of the album, The Healing, traces his southern roots by opening with a passionate hymn that jaggedly moves into the rifts and drums of a rock/blues track that speaks of the healing powers of good music.
All I can say is that I love the uplifting vibe and purist instrumentation of the album. Check out the first single below and let me know what you think of it!
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