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What impressed me the most about the Gary Clark Jr. “Blak and Blu” Casino is how versatile it is. Through a vintage Fender Twin Reverb and with generous use of the Bigsby, it delivered deliciously raunchy rockabilly-meets–David Lynch soundtrack twang, country cluck and jazzy jams.
more... Gear • Guitars • New Gear • Semi-Hollowbody • EpiphoneNashville, TN (January 5, 2015) -- To kick off 2015, Epiphone is proud to announce the new exclusive signature model designed by GRAMMY winner Gary Clark Jr., the Ltd. Ed. Gary Clark Jr. “Blak and Blu” Casino with trapeze tailpiece or Bigsby Vibrato. The Ltd. Ed. Gary Clark Jr. “Blak and Blu” Casino will be available in spring 2015.
Gary Clark Jr. is one of the most exciting performers of our generation with a totally original style that fuses rock, pop, acoustic and electric blues, and rhythm & blues into a sound all his own. In only a few years, Clark has become a living legend to both music fans and musicians. Whether he’s touring with his amazing band, sitting in with the Rolling Stones, or performing at the White House, Clark is never seen without his favorite guitar, an Epiphone Casino.
Clark’s new Signature Ltd. Ed. “Blak & Blu” Casino is a Laminated Maple, 5-ply (Maple/Birch) hollowbody archtop in a beautiful custom Blak and Blu Burst finish with Gibson USA P-90 pickups, the same pickups that have powered two generations of hits by Casino fans like The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Oasis, and now Gary Clark Jr. The new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Gary Clark Jr. “Blak & Blu” Casino is available with either a traditional trapeze tailpiece or a legendary Bigsby Vibrato B70 Vibrato.
“I pretty much knew from day one that I needed a few things for my arsenal and the Epiphone Casino is the one guitar that always stood out,” said Clark. “Getting my first Casino changed my life. And my new Epiphone Ltd. Ed. “Blak & Blue” Casinos are amazing guitars. They're a dream. I love ‘em!”
MSRP Trapeze: $1,332
MSRP W/Bigsby $1,415
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| Released | October 22, 2012 | ||
| Recorded | 2011–2012 | ||
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| Length | 66:55 | ||
| Label | Warner Bros. | ||
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Blak and Blu is the major-label debut studio album by American musician Gary Clark, Jr., released on October 22, 2012.[1] The album touches on a wide variety of traditionally black music genres, including soul ('Please Come Home'), hip-hop/R&B ('The Life'), Chuck Berry-esque rock and roll ('Travis County'), and Clark's trademark, blues ('When My Train Pulls In', 'Numb', 'Next Door Neighbor Blues'). Blak and Blu netted Clark his first two Grammy Award nominations, one for Best Rock Song ('Ain't Messin Round') and the other for Best Traditional R&B Performance ('Please Come Home') which won. This marked the first time that an artist was nominated in both categories in the same year.[2] It peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 album chart, and number one on the Blues Albums chart.
- 3Blak and Blu The Mixtape
Critical reception[edit]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [3] |
| Chicago Tribune | [4] |
| Antiquiet | [5] |
| Ventvox | [6] |
| Rolling Stone | [7] |
| Sputnikmusic | [8] |
The album was awarded a 3.5 star rating by Rolling Stone and was listed at #27 on Rolling Stone's list of the top 50 albums of 2012, in which the author said 'Clark's brain-frying guitar solos are more about noise nuance and phrasing than speed-trial note-spitting.'[9][10] Not all reviews were entirely positive, however. The Chicago Tribune gave the album a 2.5 out of 4 review, stating that the album lacked cohesiveness and consistency due to the wide variety of genres featured.[11]
In 2013, Blak and Blu was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the 'Contemporary Blues Album' category.[12]
Track listing[edit]
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- All songs written by Gary Clark, Jr., except as noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Ain't Messin 'Round' | 4:09 |
| 2. | 'When My Train Pulls In' | 7:45 |
| 3. | 'Blak and Blu' (Gary Clark, Jr., Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson, Don Robey) | 4:06 |
| 4. | 'Bright Lights' | 5:24 |
| 5. | 'Travis County' | 3:38 |
| 6. | 'The Life' | 5:05 |
| 7. | 'Glitter Ain't Gold (Jumpin' for Nothin')' (Gary Clark, Jr., Doyle Bramhall II, Justin Stanley, Ali Tamposi, Mike Elizondo) | 4:18 |
| 8. | 'Numb' | 5:26 |
| 9. | 'Please Come Home' | 4:16 |
| 10. | 'Things Are Changin' | 3:59 |
| 11. | 'Third Stone from the Sun/If You Love Me Like You Say' (Jimi Hendrix, Little Johnny Taylor) | 9:37 |
| 12. | 'You Saved Me' | 6:11 |
| 13. | 'Next Door Neighbor Blues' | 3:01 |
| Total length: | 66:55 | |
| Deluxe version bonus tracks[13] | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 14. | 'Breakdown' | 4:11 |
| 15. | 'Soul' | 6:15 |
Blak and Blu The Mixtape[edit]
| Blak and Blu The Mixtape | |
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| Mixtape by Gary Clark, Jr. presented by D-Nice | |
| Released | April 30, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2013–2014 |
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B, pop, indie pop |
| Producer | D-Nice |
On 30 April 2014, Gary Clark, Jr. also released a mixtape of the songs under the title Blak and Blu The Mixtape presented by D-Nice.
Track list[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Blak and Blu' (feat. Big K.R.I.T.) | 3:27 |
| 2. | 'The Life (Gary Clark Jr EP Version)' | 1:34 |
| 3. | 'The Life (Robert Glasper Remix)' | 1:57 |
| 4. | 'Bright Lights' (feat. Talib Kweli) | 3:37 |
| 5. | 'Soul (Bonus Track from Blak and Blu)' | 3:49 |
| 6. | 'When My Train Pulls In (Big K.R.I.T. Remix)' | 4:28 |
| 7. | 'Things Are Changin (Bright Lights EP Version)' | 3:25 |
| 8. | 'Numb' (feat. Bilal) | 2:37 |
| 9. | 'Please Come Home' (feat. Alice Smith) | 4:19 |
Personnel[edit]
- Gary Clark, Jr. – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, drums, programming, trumpet, percussion, congas
- Zapata! – rhythm guitars
- Mike Elizondo – bass, fuzz guitar, keyboards, percussion, programming
- Zac Rae – Keyboards, hammond organ, wurlitzer, piano, vibraphone
- J.J. Johnson – drums, percussion
- Scott Nelson – bass
- Satnam Ramgotra – tabla, percussion
- Danny T. Levin – trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn
- David Moyer – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Stevie Black – strings
- Recording engineers: Adam Hawkins, Doug McKean
- Mixing: Adam Hawkins, Doug McKean
- Assistant engineers: Brent Arrowood, Chris Sporleder, Russ Waugh
- Mastering: Ted Jensen
- A&R: Lenny Waronker
- Creative design, direction and photography: Frank Maddocks
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Charts[edit]
| Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] | 34 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[15] | 38 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[16] | 30 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[17] | 69 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[18] | 23 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[19] | 93 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[20] | 6 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 52 |
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References[edit]
- ^'Listen To New Music & See Gary On Tour'. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^'Gary Clark Jr. Receives Two 2013 Grammy Nominations – BWWMusicWorld'. Broadwayworld.com. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
- ^Deming, Mark (2012-10-22). 'Blak and Blu – Gary Clark, Jr. : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards'. AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^'Gary Clark Jr. album review; Blak and Blu reviewed – Chicago Tribune'. Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^'Gary Clark Jr. Claims His Blues Crown With 'Blak and Blu' @ Antiquiet Reviews'. Antiquiet.com. 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^greg (2012-10-19). 'Gary Clark Jr.: Blak and Blu:: Review'. Ventvox.com. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^'Blak and Blu | Album Reviews'. Rolling Stone. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^'Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu User Opinions'. sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^Jon Pareles (2012-10-23). 'Blak and Blu | Album Reviews'. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
- ^'50 Best Albums of 2012: Gary Clark Jr., 'Blak and Blu''. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^'Album review: Gary Clark Jr., 'Blak and Blu''. Chicago Tribune. 2012-10-22.
- ^'Blues Music Awards Nominees – 2013 – 34th Blues Music Awards'. Blues.org. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^'iTunes – Music – Blak and Blu (Deluxe Version) by Gary Clark Jr'. Itunes.apple.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
- ^'Australiancharts.com – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu'. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^'Austriancharts.at – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu' (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^'Ultratop.be – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu' (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^'Ultratop.be – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu' (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^'Gary Clark Jr.: Blak and Blu' (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^'Lescharts.com – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blue'. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^'Charts.nz – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu'. Hung Medien. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^'Swisscharts.com – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu'. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.