Tinsley Ellis Labor Of Love (LP, colored Vinyl)

(Alligator Records) 13 tracks, Peach-colored vinyl

Atlanta native Tinsley Ellis—known as one of the greatest electric blues rock guitarists of his generation—is now also considered one of the best contemporary acoustic blues guitarists, songwriters, and performers worldwide. His new album, Labor Of Love, is a raw, edgy, self-produced acoustic album featuring 13 original compositions, all performed with absolute honesty. It covers the entire spectrum of emotions, finding hope even in difficult times and combining gentle beauty with rousing energy.