You Still Got Me

Beth Hart’s 11th solo studio album, the October 2024 release of ‘You Still Got Me’, follows up her 2022 Led Zeppelin tribute album with 11 original songs spanning the genres of blues, rock, pop, ballads, a touch of jazz, and a delightful tongue-in-cheek country nod to Johnny Cash. All songs are written by her, with a little help from Rune Westberg and Glen Burtnik.

While this may not be her best work—those honors go to her collaborations with the incomparable guitarist Joe Bonamassa—listening to the bluesy evolution of her throaty voice is a joy to be cherished and treasured; an album that captures the pure magic that is Beth Hart.

Source: AllMusic. Rock & Roll Muse with Martine Ehrenclou. Graphic: Album Cover and ‘Wanna Be Big Bad Johnny Cash, Provogue, Mascot, October 2024.

Bone Owens–Love Out of Lemons

‘Love Out of Lemons’, Bone Owens second album released in July of 2024, is a rockin’ nod to yesteryear’s bands: Zeppelin, Bad Company, and Tom Petty, with an easy continuous trip to the present sounds of The Black Keys and The Record Company. Every song brings an old memory with a new twist.

In an interview with American Songwriter, he mentions how his songs come and progress—’I’m not that sit down and bang my head against the wall kind of songwriter. I will work on a song, and if there’s an idea that feels worthy, I’ll chase it down a bit. I give time for inspiration to come or something to fall from the ether. I never force it.’

Give a listen to 11 original Owen ear candy tracks establishing the bluesy rock melody and matching lyrics as the king that was and is.

Source: Apple Music. AllMusic. American Songwriter. Graphic: Love Out of Lemons album cover, Thirty Tigers copyright.