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10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads

Kenny Wayne Shepherd · 2007

77 min · 30 tracks · blues

A vibrant exploration of blues traditions, blending heartfelt vocals with authentic instrumentation across diverse regional styles.

10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads is an album by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, released in 2007. A vibrant exploration of blues traditions, blending heartfelt vocals with authentic instrumentation across diverse regional styles. This album is notable for its authentic representation of blues music, featuring live performances that highlight Shepherd's versatility and deep respect for the genre. It received positive critical reception, showcasing how Shepherd helped to bridge traditional blues with modern audiences, thereby revitalizing interest in classic blues sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads sound like?

A vibrant exploration of blues traditions, blending heartfelt vocals with authentic instrumentation across diverse regional styles. Rooted in blues.

What makes 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads by Kenny Wayne Shepherd notable?

This album is notable for its authentic representation of blues music, featuring live performances that highlight Shepherd's versatility and deep respect for the genre. It received positive critical reception, showcasing how Shepherd helped to bridge traditional blues with modern audiences, thereby revitalizing interest in classic blues sounds. Released in 2007, '10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads' came after Kenny Wayne Shepherd's successful albums that established him as a leading figure in contemporary blues. This album followed his commercial peak with 'Trouble Is...' and showcases his commitment to the genre by celebrating its roots through live recordings and collaborations with various blues legends.

How many songs are on 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads?

10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads has 30 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Tracklist

30 tracks·77:37

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Prison Blues 4:38
  • 2 Potato Patch 5:45
  • 3 Honky Tonk 3:13
  • 4 The Thrill Is Gone Standout 8:29
  • 5 Tina Marie 4:21
  • 6 Born in Louisiana Standout 6:26
  • 7 Chapel Hill Boogie 5:49
  • 8 Tears Came Rollin' Down 3:15
  • 9 Knoxville Rag 1:48
  • 10 Big Daddy Boogie 5:15
  • 11 U-Haul 4:59
  • 12 Red Rooster 6:19
  • 13 Sittin' on Top of the World Standout 3:58
  • 14 Spoonful 5:18
  • 15 Grindin' Man 8:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Born in Louisiana Standout
  • 2 Tina Marie
  • 3 Honky Tonk
  • 4 The Thrill is Gone Standout
  • 5 Potato Patch
  • 6 Prison Blues
  • 7 Chapel Hill Boogie
  • 8 U-Haul
  • 9 Knoxville Rag
  • 10 Big Daddy Boogie
  • 11 Tears Come Rollin' Down
  • 12 Red Rooster
  • 13 Spoonful
  • 14 Grindin' Man
  • 15 Got My Mojo Working

Release Date

January 1, 2007

Genre

blues

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

77 min 37 sec