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8.7	1. Already Free by Derek Trucks Band January 13, 2009 The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes. Metascore 79
8.7	2. Genuine Negro Jig by Carolina Chocolate Drops February 16, 2010 With the help of Joe Thompson--one of the last of North Carolina's African-American string-band players--the trio seeks to continue the style with its third album. Metascore 78
8.6	3. Brothers by The Black Keys May 18, 2010 The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse. Metascore 82
8.6	4. I'm New Here by Gil Scott-Heron February 9, 2010 Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings. Metascore 78
8.5	5. Let Them Talk by Hugh Laurie September 6, 2011 The actor best known for his roles on the TV shows House and Jeeves and Wooster releases his debut album of blues music produced by Joe Henry. Metascore 61

8.5	6. Reptile by Eric Clapton March 13, 2001 This new 14-track set from Eric Clapton features a mix of originals and covers (including songs by Stevie Wonder and James Taylor). Metascore 66
8.5	7. Tomorrow Is My Turn by Rhiannon Giddens February 10, 2015 The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett. Metascore 84
8.5	8. Jerusalem by Steve Earle September 24, 2002 The roots rocker tackles a variety of tough, contemporary issues on this latest release, perhaps his most political, issue-oriented album yet. Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris guest. Metascore 78
8.5	9. Seesaw by Joe Bonamassa May 21, 2013 Produced by Kevin Shirley, the second release from Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa includes covers of songs made famous by such artists as Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Buddy Miles, Nina Simone, and Tina Turner. Metascore 66
8.5	10. The Story of Light by Steve Vai August 14, 2012 The concept album from guitarist Steve Vai is the second of a planned trilogy that began with 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections. Metascore 69

8.4	11. Valleys Of Neptune by Jimi Hendrix March 9, 2010 The 12 unreleased recordings by rock legend Jimi Hendrix include new versions of songs that were under consideration to be included on a follow-up to 1968's "Electric Ladyland." Metascore 68
8.4	12. OST by O Brother Where Art Thou December 5, 2000 Metascore 83
8.4	13. Transcendental Blues by Steve Earle June 6, 2000 Metascore 86
8.4	14. Angels & Ghosts by Dave Gahan & the Soulsavers October 23, 2015 This is the second collaboration between the Depeche Mode frontman and the British electronica duo Soulsavers. Metascore 67
8.3	15. Blues Dream by Bill Frisell January 30, 2001 Metascore 86

8.3	16. You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks by Seasick Steve May 30, 2011 This is the first album from the Blues singer from California on Third Man Records, Jack White's label. Metascore 68
8.2	17. Revelator by Tedeschi Trucks Band June 7, 2011 The debut album for the blues band led by the husband and wife duo of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeshi was produced by Jim Scott. Metascore 82
8.1	18. Blues of Desperation by Joe Bonamassa March 25, 2016 The 12th solo release from the blues-rock guitarist was recorded in five days. Metascore 73
8.1	19. One Kind Favor by B.B. King August 26, 2008 The blues legend releases his latest album produced by T Bone Burnett. Metascore 83
8.0	20. The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers by Valerie June March 12, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash. Metascore 85
8.0	21. Blood From Stars by Joe Henry August 18, 2009 The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians. Metascore 77
8.0	22. Roll with the Punches by Van Morrison September 22, 2017 The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello. Metascore 69
7.9	23. Made Up Mind by Tedeschi Trucks Band August 20, 2013 The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott. Metascore 76
7.8	24. Wicked Grin by John Hammond March 13, 2001 Tom Waits produced the album and wrote 12 of the 13 tracks. Metascore 88
7.8	25. Two Men With The Blues by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis July 8, 2008 This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Metascore 80
7.8	26. Get Up! by Ben Harper January 29, 2013 The 12th studio release for Ben Harper features a collaboration with veteran blues artist Charlie Musselwhite. Metascore 79
7.7	27. Delta Kream by The Black Keys May 14, 2021 Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded covers of Mississippi hill country blues songs in Nashville over two sessions with Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton. Metascore 75
7.7	28. This Land by Gary Clark, Jr. February 22, 2019 The fifth full-length studio release for the Austin singer-guitarist was co-produced with Jacob Sciba. Metascore 81
7.6	29. The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set] by Lead Belly February 24, 2015 The box set of the Louisiana folk/blues artist Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter features 16 unreleased songs. Metascore 95
7.5	30. Beyond the Bloodhounds by Adia Victoria May 13, 2016 The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based artist was co-produced with Roger Moutenot. Metascore 82
7.4	31. Didn't It Rain by Hugh Laurie August 6, 2013 Joe Henry returns as producer for the second jazz/blues release for actor-singer Hugh Laurie. Metascore 63
7.4	32. Life by Misadventure by Rag 'n' Bone Man May 7, 2021 The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from P!nk. Metascore 62
7.4	33. Buffalo Nichols by Buffalo Nichols October 15, 2021 This is the debut full-length studio release for the Austin-based blues artist. Metascore 90
7.3	34. The Story of Sonny Boy Slim by Gary Clark, Jr. September 11, 2015 The second full-length release for the Austin guitarist was self-produced. Metascore 76
7.0	35. Sharecropper's Son by Robert Finley May 21, 2021 The third full-length release for the Louisiana soul singer was produced by Dan Auerbach (who also played guitar on the album). Metascore 81
6.9	36. Minute by Minute by James Hunter February 26, 2013 The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth. Metascore 86
6.8	37. I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left by Seasick Steve September 29, 2008 The California-born musician's first album on the Warner Bros. label features Grinderman, Ruby Turner, and KT Tunstall as guests. Metascore 69
6.6	38. Preliminaires by Iggy Pop June 2, 2009 Hal Cragin produced the rock legend's latest album, influenced by jazz music. Metascore 66
6.6	39. New Magic by Son Little September 15, 2017 The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced. Metascore 81
6.5	40. Fantasizing About Being Black by Otis Taylor March 3, 2017 The history of the African-American experience is the concept behind the 15th full-length release for the blues artist featuring guest appearances from Jerry Douglas, Brandon Niederauer and Ron Miles. Metascore 88
6.4	41. Hold On! by The James Hunter Six February 5, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth. Metascore 82
6.3	42. A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C) by Ray Wylie Hubbard January 12, 2010 The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years. Metascore 78
6.1	43. What in the Natural World by Jake Xerxes Fussell March 31, 2017 The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Nathan Bowles, Nathan Golub, Nathan Salsburg, Joan Shelley and Casey Toll. Metascore 87
5.8	44. Bouquets from a Cloudy Sky: The Complete Pretty Things Collection [Box Set] by The Pretty Things March 17, 2015 The box set set of the 1960s British rock band led by Phil May that included influences from R&B and psychedelia features all of their studio albums release between 1965-2007, two CDs of demos, live recordings, outtakes, two DVDs with a two-hour documentary, a live video of its 1968 S.F Sorrow album at Abbey Road, and a 100-page book by Mike Stax. Metascore 92
5.4	45. Barricades & Brickwalls by Kasey Chambers February 12, 2002 Australian alt-country singer Kasey Chambers follows her acclaimed 2000 debut ('The Captain') with this sophomore effort. Lucinda Williams guests. Metascore 74
5.3	46. Storytone by Neil Young November 4, 2014 The deluxe two-disc set from the singer-songwriter features one disc with a 92-piece orchestra and choir plus a disc of solo versions of the same songs. Metascore 60
3.1	47. Latest Record Project, Vol. 1 by Van Morrison May 7, 2021 The 28-track release from Northern Irish singer-songwriter features songs about such topics as social media and the COVID-19 lockdown. Metascore 52