Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - Seesaw (2013) Vinyl

Seesaw, a collaboration between guitar hero Joe Bonamassa and powerhouse vocalist Beth Hart, showcases Joe’s versatile style and takes a glimpse at his inner soul man. Taking the trumpet to center stage, Joe and Beth give a jazzy performance, with funky blues riffs and blaring horns to boot. Hart’s vocals recall an early Tina Turner, a powerful homage to the roots of soul. From hard rock to soul, Bonamassa has proven he can do it all. But his efforts on Seesaw could not be realized without the gritty howl of Beth Hart.

From power ballads to edgy growls, the album is sure to please fans of soul and blues alike. The duo even delve into a bit of a country vibe on “Can’t Let You Go.” This track has a toe-tapping rhythm driven by drumbeat and hand claps. On “Nutbush City Limits” we hear Hart’s gritty roar, with swinging horns and backing vocals. “Rhymes” has a soulful shake, the brass section giving it gusto. Beth and Joe slow it down for some powerful ballads, including “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know.” Joe’s guitar wails on “Miss Lady,” as keys and horns accompany.

Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa have come together to create a compelling retrospective on some old school rock’n soul. Their talents do well to compliment one another, as if they could do any wrong. Hart’s range is exemplified on the album, as Joe’s guitar dances hand in hand.