Find a Way to Care by John Mayall

Find a Way to Care

by John Mayall

Released: September 04, 2015

Blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

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The Album

"Find a Way to Care" is a studio album by British blues musician John Mayall, released on 4 September 2015 through Forty Below Records. Uncut noted that while the album presented "no surprises," it was "no classic" but rather a "warm and well-produced set." Mojo praised the album for its "synergy and rapport," highlighting how well the new band had gelled with John Mayall. Michael Heatley of Record Collector described it as "another excellent studio album of all-new material," noting the addition of a horn section that gave the album a different feel compared to its rootsier predecessor.

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Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Mayall and Eric Corne, and it garnered positive reviews from critics for its engaging blues compositions and Mayall's seasoned performance.

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Interesting Facts

AllMusic’s Thom Jurek remarked that the album, which…

AllMusic’s Thom Jurek remarked that the album, which unusually focuses on Mayall’s keyboard skills, demonstrated that while his voice showed signs of aging, especially on slower tracks, he could still perform effectively.

He also pointed out that Mayall featured more…

He also pointed out that Mayall featured more prominently on keyboards, a feature he had introduced in his live shows.

David West of Classic Rock observed that while…

David West of Classic Rock observed that while Mayall's voice had become "a little rougher, a little thinner," he still knew how to deliver a song effectively.

He praised the regular band—guitarist Rocky Athas, bassist…

He praised the regular band—guitarist Rocky Athas, bassist Greg Rzab, and drummer Jay Davenport—for their understanding of when to push forward or hold back.

He noted that *Find a Way to Care*…

He noted that *Find a Way to Care* didn’t break new ground but was exploratory in its approach.

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Find a way to care

"Find a Way to Care" is a studio album by British blues musician John Mayall, released on 4 September 2015 through Forty Below Records.

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Reception

The album was produced by Mayall and Eric Corne, and it garnered positive reviews from critics for its engaging blues compositions and Mayall's seasoned performance. Find a Way to Care received a score of 70 out of 100 on Metacritic, reflecting "generally favorable" reviews from critics.

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The Complete Album Story

"Find a Way to Care" is a studio album by British blues musician John Mayall, released on 4 September 2015 through Forty Below Records. The album was produced by Mayall and Eric Corne, and it garnered positive reviews from critics for its engaging blues compositions and Mayall's seasoned performance.

Find a Way to Care received a score of 70 out of 100 on Metacritic, reflecting "generally favorable" reviews from critics.

Uncut noted that while the album presented "no surprises," it was "no classic" but rather a "warm and well-produced set." Mojo praised the album for its "synergy and rapport," highlighting how well the new band had gelled with John Mayall.

Michael Heatley of Record Collector described it as "another excellent studio album of all-new material," noting the addition of a horn section that gave the album a different feel compared to its rootsier predecessor. He also pointed out that Mayall featured more prominently on keyboards, a feature he had introduced in his live shows.

David West of Classic Rock observed that while Mayall's voice had become "a little rougher, a little thinner," he still knew how to deliver a song effectively. He praised the regular band—guitarist Rocky Athas, bassist Greg Rzab, and drummer Jay Davenport—for their understanding of when to push forward or hold back.

AllMusic’s Thom Jurek remarked that the album, which unusually focuses on Mayall’s keyboard skills, demonstrated that while his voice showed signs of aging, especially on slower tracks, he could still perform effectively. He noted that *Find a Way to Care* didn’t break new ground but was exploratory in its approach.

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