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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1	Death of Me
2	The Storm
3	Had to Dip
4	I Want My Crown (Feat. Joe Bonamassa)
5	Stand Up
6	Survivor
7	You Don't Know the Blues
8	Rattlin' Change

Disc: 2

1	Too Close to the Fire
2	Put That Back
3	Take Me Just As I Am (Feat. Ladonna Gales)
4	Cupcakin'
5	Let Me Start with This
6	I Found Her
7	My Own Best Friend
8	I Gotta Go

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Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Over 30 years and 18 albums, his passion for the music and his boundless desire to keep it vital has never waned, even when his own light dimmed due to his substance struggles. Throughout it all, he continued to reinvigorate the art form with personal revelation in his lyrics and bold stylistic twists in his guitar playing and songwriting.Five years sober, creatively rejuvenated, and sagely insightful, Eric is ready for the fight of his career. Aptly, he calls his masterful new album, 'Crown', out January 28th, 2022, on Provogue/Mascot label Group. Here, Eric opens like never before, sharing his struggles with substance abuse, his hopes about a new era of sobriety and unbridled creativity, and his personal reflections on racism. The songs are delivered with clarity and feature Eric's personal experiences and hope for positive change. In addition, the 16-track collection boasts his finest singing, songwriting, and his signature guitar playing that burns throughout. Produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, this is Eric at his most boldly vulnerable, uncompromisingly political, and unflinchingly confident.The 'Crown' album journey is exhilarating, and, much like Eric's life, winds through moments of victory and vulnera-bility. Along the way, Eric shares his story and his feelings through the majesty of the blues. He says: "When I play, the core is always the blues, and on this album, we go through a theme parkof the blues, exploring all kinds of blues. We visit the carousel, the bumper cars, the water rides, the concession stands, and we all come out with smiles."

Product details

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.99 x 0.31 x 12.99 inches; 1.05 Pounds
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Provogue
Item model number ‏ : ‎ LPPRD76441
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2022
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2021
Label ‏ : ‎ Provogue
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09JY7ZJLJ
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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- #324 in Modern Blues (CDs & Vinyl)

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Scott Hedegard

Gales is so good it's ridiculous

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023

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I love blues, but I do shy away from the crop of players who copped Stevie Ray Vaughan after that legend's terrible death. People imitate their heroes, but Eric Gales to simply labelled as one style is impossible.
He is a genius of black American music. Loves his soul, his religion, funk, where his wife LaDonna contributes a hot number that would put George Clinton to shame, rock and roll, and heavy riffing that still after several albums is the pinnacle of his craft and competition. Jeff Beck is gone now, so Gales is one of the very few who can possibly pick up that mantle.
"The Crown" - acoustic, touches of classical, the aforementioned funk, rock and roll and swing, not to mention blues, is a CD of incredible dexterity, rocking tunes and his sincerity on his life for all to share. Even some accordion is thrown in, and is just exactly what the tune needs.
For my money, Eric Gales is the ultimate blues rock musician out there. Others know the tried and true 12 bar, and a million shared licks. For Gales, you better get woodshedding pronto. "Crown" is Americana and deserves every piece of attention it gets.

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Joey Smith

Great CD

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

I love the CD.

Not just another album

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022

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I've been a fan of Eric Gales since 1991 and the release of his first single Sign of the Storm. I was well aware of his personal and professional setbacks and tragedies. Many of his own making. And as a huge music fan, I admittedly felt frustration and sympathy hearing the labels "up and comer" to "down and outer" to "another waste of talent" and all the while he was still proving himself as a premier guitarist deserving of more recognition other than Eric who? This isn't just another album. This is a testament to anyone who has fallen down, didn't quit and found the way back up. His story is in every song on this album. He touches on many different genes and his guitar playing is more focused, economical and concise than any of his previous releases. Much like a previous reviewer stated, I prefer EG's guitar-oriented blues rock (and there is a dose of that on the album) but will take a pass on the pop flavored R&B and rap styled songs. Regardless of what you like, there is something for everyone on this album. And with that said - buy it. It's way overdue, EG has earned his Crown.

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Tony

Eric Gales crowned King Gales

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023

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Gales is a fantastic guitarist - every emotion, riff, note, resonant purpose, and feeling to clearly and concisely communicate. Every musician seeks to communicate the heart and mind's thoughts effectively, and he has mastered this as an artist and guitarist - a Lifetime Fan.

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John

A Must Buy CD

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022

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Eric is coming out of a difficult season. I saw him this past fall and he broke down on stage over the losses in his life during our recent pandemic. He plays the blues like someone who has lived the blues. And when Producer Joe Bonamassa gets involved, you know it's going to be spectacular. Eric is on top of his game. If you can't see him live, this is the next best thing. Great CD!! Thank You Eric!

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Tom Spencer

Eric Gales shines!

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022

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I’ve been a fan since the first album, and if you’ve listened to that and subsequent albums, you know he only gets better. Yes we know the EG albums rushed or the gap between due to past history, but this album lays it all out there.
With Joe B. behind helping the production you know Eric is on his game just with something extra.
Give a listen, you won’t be disappointed!

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Beach Beauchamp

A great listen!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022

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I have admired the skills of Mr Gales for forty years now. An excellent axe man with a voice to match. This may not be his best effort but it affords itself to be as good as anything out there. Highly recommended.

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Bats

Quality Eric Gales CD

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022

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Eric flows though the album with screaming highs and soulful lows

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Amazon Kunde

Gute Qualität

Reviewed in Germany on December 10, 2023

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Tolle Schallplatte , gute Pressung.

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Fraix

Blues

Reviewed in France on November 17, 2023

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Très bon produit

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pollypocket

great album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2023

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great album bought for a birthday he will love it

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Un buon album blues.

Reviewed in Italy on January 25, 2023

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Arrivato regolarmente senza problemi, il cd e' forse il meglio di Eric Gale, tutto sommato un ottimo disco di blues moderno molto valido a mio parere. Sono soddisfatto.

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