This year witnessed the release of stunning music by some of the absolute best artists in the industry. Among them were singers, guitarists, harmonica players, drummers, and many more. American Blues Scene’s twelve regular contributors were asked to anonymously turn in their top ten blues albums of the year, and each choice was tallied by their ranking to achieve American Blues Scene’s Top Ten Blues Albums of 2013!
10 – Robert Randolph and the Family Band – Lickety Split
(Blue Note Records)
9 – Cyril Neville – Magic Honey (Ruf Records)
8 – James Cotton – Cotton Mouth Man (Alligator Records)
7 – Ana Popovic – Can You Stand The Heat
(ArtisteXclusive Records)
6 – Devon Allman – Turquoise (Ruf Records)
5 – Trampled Under Foot – Badlands (Telarc Records)
4 – Walter Trout – Luther’s Blues (Mascot Records)
3 – Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa – SeeSaw (J&R Adventures)
2 – Tedeschi Trucks Band – Made Up Mind (Sony Masterworks)
1 – Buddy Guy – Rhythm & Blues (RCA Records)
