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
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  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
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  4. 7.0 |   Exclaim

    An album that's impossible to pin down, which will help Clark break free of any "blues-throwback" pigeonholing
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  5. 7.0 |   FasterLouder

    Clark Jr. seems to have relaxed into his hometown and delved deep into his heart. It’s a wise move
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  9. 6.0 |   The Music

    Incorporates grandiose, sweeping arrangements that evoke Kanye over Clapton
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  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")
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