Review of Barry's solo album in 'Blues Matters'

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Barry Barnes
RORY!

This album is dedicated to the artist’s favourite guitarist, namely Rory Gallagher; while there are several original Rory songs here, the majority are blues covers of songs that would have certainly influenced Rory in his formative years, by the likes of Leadbelly and Big Bill Broonzy.

All the material is acoustic based & while I was originally sceptical that this would work, I have to admit that everything sits together very well and Barry Barnes has produced an engaging Acoustic blues album that delivers far more than just being a “Rory Gallagher” Tribute.

Besides two live tracks recorded at the temple Bar Centre in Limerick, the remainder are studio based recordings, the majority recorded in a studio in Athens, not normally known as a hot bed for the blues but the recordings are faultless.

I am not qualified to comment on Barry’s technical playing or the likeness to Rory’s playing but what I can comment on is that this album is full of great blues material that is played expertly; it is an enjoyable way to spend 60 minutes of your time.

Barry demonstrates his love for the blues throughout and he adds some welcome humour on the live tracks, particularly Leadbelly’s ‘On the Western Plain’, of the original tracks, all unknown to me, I would pick ‘Moonchild’ as the highlight, which has an emotive vocal delivery.

You do not have to be a Rory Gallagher fan to enjoy this album!

Adrian Blacklee (Blues Matters)
Album available at www.barrybarnes.net

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