The Best Blues Music of the 2000s

Check out our list of the best blues music of the 2000s. These are the tracks that defined the genre for a new generation.

The Best of the Best

The best of the best blues music of the 2000s is a compilation of some of the most popular and influential blues songs of the last decade. Released in 2010, this album features tracks from some of the most well-known and respected blues artists including B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Keb’ Mo’, and Robert Cray.

The Best of the Rest

In the 2000s, the blues saw a resurgence in popularity, with a new generation of musicians carrying on the tradition of the genre while also infusing it with their own unique style. While there are too many great artists to list them all, here are some of the best blues albums of the 2000s.

-The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Painted On
-Buddy Guy – Skin Deep
-Koko Taylor – Deluxe Edition
-John Lee Hooker – Burnin’
-Kelly Joe Phelps – Lead Me On
-Omar and The Howlers – Big Delta

The Best of the Worst

The 2000s were not a great decade for the blues. While there were some bright spots, overall the quality of blues music declined during this time period. This is due to a number of factors, including the rise of hip hop and pop music, the declining popularity of guitar-based music, and the deaths of many influential blues musicians.

Despite all of this, there were still some great blues records released in the 2000s. Here are 10 of the best:

1. “The Soul of a Man” by Blind Willie Johnson (1927)
2. “Sweet Home Chicago” by Robert Johnson (1936)
3. “Stormy Monday” by T-Bone Walker (1947)
4. “Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters (1955)
5. “Born Under a Bad Sign” by Albert King (1967)
6. “The Thrill is Gone” by B.B. King (1969)
7. “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder (1972)
8. “Pride and Joy” by Stevie Ray Vaughan (1983)
9. “Red House” by Jimi Hendrix (1967)
10. “Cross Road Blues” by Robert Johnson (1936)

Keyword: The Best Blues Music of the 2000s

Related Posts

The Best of Banjo Blues Music

The Best of Banjo Blues Music

This blog is dedicated to the best of banjo blues music. Find the latest banjo blues songs, artists, and albums. ContentsThe Best of the BestThe Best of…

The Best of Mandolin Blues Music

The Best of Mandolin Blues Music

The Best of Mandolin Blues Music is a collection of some of the greatest mandolin blues tracks of all time. ContentsThe Best of the BestThe Best of…

Adelaide’s Best Blues Musicians

Adelaide’s Best Blues Musicians

Looking for some of Adelaide’s best blues musicians? Check out our list of top performers in the genre! ContentsThe Best of the BestThe Best of the RestThe…

Bad Taste Blues: Ball Park Music

Bad Taste Blues: Ball Park Music

Having trouble shaking off the blues? Ball Park Music may have just the cure with their new album, Bad Taste Blues. The Aussie outfit is known for…

A Comprehensive List of Blues Music Artists

A Comprehensive List of Blues Music Artists

Check out this comprehensive list of blues music artists that includes both new and classic performers. ContentsThe Best of the BestThe Best of the RestThe Best of…

The Significance of Music in Sonny’s Blues

The Significance of Music in Sonny’s Blues

Sonny’s Blues is a novel by James Baldwin that tells the story of two brothers struggling to connect with each other. Sonny is a jazz musician who…