A Favorite Of 2023: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, 'Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 1'

Be careful tonight if you are going out to celebrate the new year!

One of my favorite albums of 2023 is Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 1. The album hit the top spot on the Billboard Blues chart and #7 on rock.

I've loved Kenny Wayne Shepherd since "Blue On Black" was a hit more than 25 years ago. I've always been drawn to his masterful guitar playing and soul feeling. Plus I really dig Noah Hunt's vocals. Interestingly, Kenny seems to be singing more vocals on the new album. Basically, Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 1. just continues that legacy of awesome blues guitar rock.

Also, Dirt doesn't feature a zillion filler songs. There are eight tracks of solid music, which seems about right these days. The title track is below: