Blues for the Lost boasts an intriguing concept, as it captures John Mayall reminiscing about all the friends, family, heroes, lovers, and places he has loved and lost over the years. The album is startling in its unvarnished autobiographical approach, but the concept doesn't work nearly as well as it should. Most of Mayall's songs meander into mawkish nostalgia, and the laid-back, cool blues never makes such sentiments compelling. Lead guitarist Buddy Whittington contributes a few good solos, but most of the record is sadly unengaging.
Blues for the Lost Days
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
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Blues for the Lost Days Review
by Thom Owens
Track Listing
| Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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| 1 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:48 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 2 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 04:15 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 3 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:56 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 4 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 06:12 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 5 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:34 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 6 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 05:33 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 7 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 05:19 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
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John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:37 | SpotifyAmazon | ||
| 9 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:15 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 10 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 04:12 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 11 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:15 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 12 | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers | 03:44 | SpotifyAmazon |
