Product details
- Label Music On Vinyl
- Artist John Mayall
- Format 1LP
- Country Import
- Released Date 2021
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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Wake Up Call by John Mayall.
Few names in the blues carry the weight of John Mayall, the bandleader whose Bluesbreakers served as a proving ground for generations of talent. "Wake Up Call" finds him in commanding form, leading a tight, road-tested unit through a program that swings between smoldering slow burns and hard-charging grooves. Pressed on 180 gram audiophile vinyl, this is a record built to be played loud and often, with a heft that lets the low end breathe and the guitars bite.
The core of the band here is a lean, muscular outfit. Coco Montoya brings his stinging, expressive guitar to the Bluesbreakers, backed by the rhythm section of Rick Cortes and drummer Joe Yuele. Together they lay down the foundation for Mayall's weathered, knowing vocals, whether it's the opening strut of "Mail Order Mystics" or the title track itself, "Wake Up Call," which anchors the first side with the kind of authority Mayall has spent decades earning.
What elevates this session beyond a straightforward Bluesbreakers date is the roster of special guests. Buddy Guy lends his fiery, unmistakable presence, while Mavis Staples brings gospel-soaked power to the mix. Former Rolling Stone and one time Bluesbreaker Mick Taylor returns to the fold, his fluid slide and lead work a reminder of the deep lineage running through Mayall's music. These are not token cameos; they thread through the record, adding color and grit to songs like "I Could Cry" and "Undercover Agent For The Blues."
Side A moves with real momentum, from the loose swagger of "Maydell" to the tension of "Loaded Dice," each track leaning into the interplay between the band and its guests. Flip to Side B and the energy holds, opening with "Light The Fuse" before stretching through "Anything I Can Say" and the pointed commentary of "Nature's Disappearing." The set closes on familiar blues territory with "Im A Sucker Of Love," "Not At Home," and a rolling take on "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby," sending the listener out on a high.
Behind the boards, R. S. Field produced the sessions, with Mayall himself serving as assistant producer and Dave McNair handling engineering along with transcription and balances. Ron Kaplan takes executive producer credit, assisted by John Gabrysiak. The care shows in the clarity of the recording, which gives every player room to be heard.
This pressing includes an insert featuring a photo and full credits, a fitting companion for a record that celebrates both a singular bandleader and the community of musicians drawn into his orbit. For collectors and blues devotees alike, it's a rewarding addition to any shelf.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Mail Order Mystics
A2. Maydell
A3. I Could Cry
A4. Wake Up Call
A5. Loaded Dice
A6. Undercover Agent For The Blues
B1. Light The Fuse
B2. Anything I Can Say
B3. Nature's Disappearing
B4. Im A Sucker Of Love
B5. Not At Home
B6. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
Credits:
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Band
Ron Kaplan - Executive-Producer
John Gabrysiak - Executive-Producer [Assistant]
Coco Montoya - Featuring [The Bluesbreakers:]
Joe Yuele - Featuring [The Bluesbreakers:]
Rick Cortes - Featuring [The Bluesbreakers:]
Buddy Guy - Guest [Special Guest Appearances By]
Mavis Staples - Guest [Special Guest Appearances By]
Mick Taylor - Guest [Special Guest Appearances By]
R. S. Field - Producer
John Mayall - Producer [Assistant]
Dave McNair - Producer, Engineer [Transcription & Balances]
Notes:
180 gram audiophile vinyl
Insert with photo and credits
Artist: John Mayall
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalog Number: MOVLP2872
Release Year: 2021
Country: Import
Condition: Sealed (New)
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