Steve Knopper

Doyle Bramhall Fitchburg Street (Yep Roc) Although he solos really fast like every other blues guitarist these days, Doyle Bramhall isn't particularly interested in re-creating classic fingerwork by Muddy Waters,...

Doyle Bramhall Fitchburg Street Although he solos really fast like every other blues guitarist these days, Doyle Bramhall isn't particularly interested in re-creating classic fingerwork. He sings low, plays with...

John Hammond Ready for Love (Back Porch/Virgin) Maybe John Hammond sold his soul to the devil or something. For years, the son of Columbia Records' legendary talent scout was a...

Pop Massive Attack 100th Window (Virgin) This is electronica at its most sophisticated -- full of complex, swooping soundscapes layered with dark beats, string-laden orchestral movements, trance melodies and the...

Various artists "From Clarksdale to Heaven: Remembering John Lee Hooker" (Blue Storm Music) John Lee Hooker's stomping foot and growling sexual innuendo expressed the dirty, vibrant soul of the rural...

Tyrone Davis "Love Line" (Malaco) Famous in the '70s for his elaborate touring funk-and-soul orchestras, West Side pillow-talk expert Tyrone Davis reduces himself to vocals and "programming" -- which is...

Deborah Coleman "Soul Be It!" (Blind Pig) Deborah Coleman's strength as a guitarist is her ability to ride with the groove, which with bassist Debra Salyer and drummer Jason Paul...

Eric Clapton "One More Car, One More Rider" (Reprise) With this double live album, Eric Clapton completes his 35-year transition from fiery blues-guitar god to adult-contemporary mush-mouth. "One More Car"...

Susan Tedeschi Wait for Me Why did we have to wait? After blueswoman Susan Tedeschi's 1999 album "Just Won't Burn" earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, she disappeared...

Susan Tedeschi Wait for Me (Artemis) Why did we have to wait? After blueswoman Susan Tedeschi's 1999 album "Just Won't Burn" earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, she...