Albums to watch

The Story of Sonny Boy Slim

Gary Clark Jr.

The Story of Sonny Boy Slim

Fourth album from the Austin, TX blues rock singer and guitarist

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Warner Bros
UK Release date
11/09/2015
US Release date
11/09/2015
  1. 8.3 |   A.V. Club

    While there are more than a fair share of blues-based elements, especially in Clark’s fantastic guitar solos, the overall sound is far more informed by ’70s funk and soul
    Read Review

  2. 8.0 |   Q

    An album with the magic of his live show. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    One artist who will see to it that the blues does indeed have a future, which is what makes him important and Sonny Boy Slim a serious leap forward from Blak and Blu
    Read Review

  4. 7.0 |   Exclaim

    An album that's impossible to pin down, which will help Clark break free of any "blues-throwback" pigeonholing
    Read Review

  5. 7.0 |   FasterLouder

    Clark Jr. seems to have relaxed into his hometown and delved deep into his heart. It’s a wise move
    Read Review

  6. 7.0 |   Gig Soup

    A solid set of tracks that showcase the development of Gary Clark Jr., a celebratory refinement of everything that was great from his debut
    Read Review

  7. 7.0 |   Clash

    Clark is a reminder that the blues still has a place in modern culture and, when done right, remains one of music's most visceral form
    Read Review

  8. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    His second record keeps tighter boundaries than his first. It’s less adventurous but more driven, with sharper eyes on the road
    Read Review

  9. 6.0 |   The Music

    Incorporates grandiose, sweeping arrangements that evoke Kanye over Clapton
    Read Review

  10. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Old themes and new forms. Print edition only

  11. 6.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Clark carves out a Prince-ly room of his own with wah-wah-washed acid rock ("Grinder") and ping-ponging, Bootsy-tinted funk ("Star")
    Read Review


blog comments powered by Disqus

Watch it

Roll over video for more options

Hear it

Preview & download it

Gary Clark Jr.: The Story of Sonny Boy Slim

  • Download full album for just £9.49
  • 1. The Healing £0.99
  • 2. Grinder £0.99
  • 3. Star £0.99
  • 4. Our Love £0.99
  • 5. Church £0.99
  • 6. Hold On £0.99
  • 7. Cold Blooded £0.99
  • 8. Wings £0.99
  • 9. BYOB £0.99
  • 10. Can't Sleep £0.99
  • 11. Stay £0.99
  • 12. Shake £0.99
  • 13. Down To Ride £0.99
  • Service provided by 7Digital

Latest Reviews

More reviews