Ben Poole-Let's Go Upstairs (2012)

Ben Poole is a cutting-edge British blues guitarist who began his career at the dawn of the 21st century. His passion for rock and blues started in childhood, learning to play guitar with songs by Jimi Hendrix and other electric guitar greats. He initially played in a heavy metal band and later founded his first blues-rock band. Long before launching his solo career or releasing any official recordings, he was already making waves in professional guitar circles, appearing in publications such as "Total Guitar" magazine and receiving nominations in several categories at the British Blues Awards. In 2012, he finally released his self-funded debut album. On this first album, Ben Poole showcases his appealing blues style with touches of melodic rock. Songs like the melodic, AOR-influenced "Hanging in the Balance", "Love Nobody No More", "Holding Onto Love", and "Over It Now" contrast with the bluesier, rock-tinged tracks like "I'm Gonna Not Have To Be That Way", the funk-rock "Let's Go Upstairs", and the blues numbers "Play On, Play On", "After All This Time", and "Let The Rain Come Down". This debut album by Ben Poole is an excellent showcase of his guitar talent, which, without excessive flashiness or pyrotechnic displays, seeks the perfect musical cohesion between blues and melodic rock.