In 2016, the Blues DJs of Blues Music Fan Radio undertook the exhilarating task of curating the year’s top blues albums. With ears finely tuned to the nuances of the blues genre, these dedicated taste makers explored the rich tapestry of sounds that defined the year. Through countless hours of careful consideration and impassioned debate, they meticulously crafted a definitive list of the best albums of 2016, each selection a testament to the genre’s enduring legacy and vibrant evolution. Their selections captured the essence of the blues in all its raw authenticity and emotional depth. This finely curated list stands as a beacon of inspiration for blues enthusiasts worldwide, inviting listeners to tune into BluesMusicFan.com and immerse themselves in the timeless artistry of the genre that is the blues.
BluesMusicFan Radio TOP 20 BLUES ALBUMS OF 2016 | |
RANK | ARTIST |
1 | JOE BONAMASSA - Blues Of Desperation |
2 | THE RECORD COMPANY - Give It Back To You |
3 | CURTIS SALGADO - The Beautiful Lowdown |
4 | JANIVA MAGNESS - Love Wins Again |
5 | BETH HART - Fire On The Floor |
6 | MONKEYJUNK - Time To Roll |
7 | THE ROLLING STONES - Blue And Lonesome |
8 | MIKE ZITO - Make Blues Not War |
9 | JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR - Wild |
10 | ERIC CLAPTON - I Still Do |
11 | BONNIE RAITT - Dig In Deep |
12 | BOBBY RUSH - Porcupine Meat |
13 | FIONA BOYES - Professin' The Blues |
14 | JW-JONES - High Temperature |
15 | DAVY KNOWLES - Three Miles From Avalon |
16 | THE NICK MOSS BAND - From The Root To The Fruit |
17 | AYNSLEY LISTER - Eyes Wide Open |
18 | COLIN JAMES - Blue Highway |
19 | BARRELHOUSE - Almost There |
20 | SCOTTY BRATCHER - That Album |
