Wild

Joanne has done it again.... another fantastic album. Only 30 years old and has to date produced 5 amazing studio albums, with almost all songs written by her (or in collaboration with others). An amazing guitarist, wonderful voice, and quality and versatile songwriter.The bass and drums on this album are solid and powerful, the production is superb, and Joanne's guitar an voice are as you would expect... great. She pulls endless riffs and grooves galore out of her guitars like the best of them.I love it that keyboards have been brought back in (not used since Almost Always Never), and that there are now backing vocals on some tracks too.There is versatility, powerful rocky tracks, ballads and even a "big band" type offering. If I had to pick out one "stand out" track (there are several!), it would be "Wild is the Wind". A powerful ballad.... and just when you think it has ended..... BAM!!.... back in with one of Joanne's "hairs on the back of the neck" arousing solos! I really, really, hope she includes this one in her live set!A final point....... go for the deluxe addition, as the two bonus tracks are NOT fillers or "also rans". They are as good as the rest, and perhaps should have been included on the standard cd...?

Having followed her career from the beginning, this latest release is her best and that is saying something. Channeling influences from a broader spectrum than the Stevie Ray stable, JST is melding more rock influences in Wild. At times reminiscent more of Clapton and Cray than SRV and Hendrix, her guitar sound is really meaty with some thick distortion at times and beautifully recorded. Sounding like she is in the room, the songs range from out and out rockers with incendiary soloing to the beautiful cover of Wild is the wind which builds slowly to a crescendo and the tender love song I wish I could wish you back. My hearts got a mind of its own is much more jazz soul territory with its rolling horn section giving a big band jazz blues BB King feel. To conclude JST is growing as an artist and is learning to use her greatest asset...that smoky voice and stepping back on the soloing. She is the complete package and I cannot think of another guitar player male or female that has the chops, the voice and the songwriting sensibilities at her level now. You might say Joe Bonamassa but I would argue JST sings better!

Really like this LP. The songs are very well crafted and arrangements are great. Nice grooves and blues! I take the points of other reviews about being towards middle of the road, but still like it as it is a quality album. The reasons for 4 stars are:1. Annoying production on the snare drum on a number of tracks; far too high in the mix and smacks of the mid to late 80s. This is my view and I understand some would be happy with this style of production.2. 'My heart's got a mind of it's own' has a brass and piano arrangement that isn't really in keeping with the other songs/arrangements and from my point of view disrupts the arc of the album (I have the 10 track version on vinyl). Also the title should use a possessive 'its' rather than the contraction 'it's' in the title (pedantic english 🤔)

I have totally run out of superlatives to describe Joanne. This is a more gentle, softer sound. What this exemplifies is the ability of Joanne to use her silky soft,sensual voice to make you feel the music and lyrics. Just listen to Joanne's amazing guitar playing and you will be enthralled. There is one track I would like to draw your attention to, it is track 5,Wild Is The Wind. If you did not know it was also recorded by a certain David Bowie. I wonder what would have happened if those two would have collaborated on working together. Personally I think it would have been magic.

Bought every release of this very very talented lady. Bought both vinyl and CD of her latest release WILD! This in my opinion, is the most commercialised release up to now and let's hope we hear and see this outstanding talent on mainstream T.V. radio etc...This girl has got it ALL with the excellent smokey voice and in my opinion one of the best guitarist to come out of Great Britain, in fact she is world class. I recommend to listen to her latest offering (wild) as the singing, the playing, the musicians are all on top form on this CD which in my opinion again, is one of the best Rock/Blues releases of this year. Joanne Shaw Taylor, is a force to be reckoned with, with her natural singing talent and her gift to literally make the guitar talk!! Treat yourself and I guarantee you will want all of her releases for your collection. A MUST BUY!! 🎸🎸🎸

JST just getss better and better with each release.This album,like the others is superb.Top vocals,stunning guitar and superb production.Definitely finding her niche in the ever growing genre and a refreshing change from all these Joe Bonamassa cash cow live releases.An album with great original material and 2 covers,Summertime and a stonking version al a Bowie of Wild Is The Wind.A must buy.I bought the deluxe 2x vinyl with bonus track and download card.Would have been nice to have included the cd version as was the case with The Dirty Truth but hey thats a minor quibble when you have an album of this quality.Roll on January when i get to hear this stuff live.

This album truly is superb from start to finish' Producer Kevin caveman Shirley said he would personally refund the fans if they didn't like this album. Bold statement but he was spot on' it is Brilliant. I've already seen this talented Lady about three times already & was blown away. She has a great voice which is very prominent on the cover of Summertime' and as a real bonus superb Guitar skills to add to the mix. Highly recommend this album to any blues rock fan. Go get it. Go and see her live if you can.

Arguably her best album so far. I have seen her playing live on 2 occasions. Her backing band on the 2nd occasion did not do her justice but she now has a first rate group.