Joanne Shaw Taylor Heavy Soul (LP, 180g special colored Vinyl)

(Journeyman Records) 10 tracks, 180g colored vinyl in violet lightning, incl. download card

Joanne Shaw Taylor, the British blues-rock guitarist, is set to wow the music world with her latest studio album Heavy Soul, produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith). "Heavy Soul" will be released via Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records.

Joanne Shaw Taylor, known for her exceptional guitar skills and powerful songwriting, continues her rise in the music world with this new release. Her journey began at the age of 16 when she was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, earning her accolades from music icons such as Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox. Following the success of albums such as Reckless Heart, The Blues Album and Nobody's Fool, Joanne's Heavy Soul is another milestone in her illustrious career.

Heavy Soul is the result of Joanne's creative vision to bridge the gap between her previous album Nobody's Fool and her blues origins. The album promises a fusion of contemporary soul-pop with traditional blues roots. The album features a number of accomplished musicians, including Anton Fig, Alison Presswood and Rob McNelley, who combine their unique talents to create an unforgettable musical experience.

On the making of Heavy Soul, Joanne says: "For me it was about taking the arc from 'Nobody's Fool' back to the blues.... It's a mixture of contemporary soul-pop and roots music".

"Heavy Soul", the title track, features Joanne's soulful vocals and lush guitar riffs. The single shows her ability to mix traditional blues with dynamic rhythms and melodies.