Rory Gallagher-Fresh Evidence (1990)

In mid-1990, Irishman Rory Gallagher released what would be his final studio album, "Fresh Evidence", his most eclectic work to date, showcasing all the facets that had characterized his long career. On "Fresh Evidence", Rory performs a series of songs that navigate between blues and jazz, passing through classic rock, rhythm and blues, and American folk roots. In addition to Gallagher (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, and electric sitar), this release features collaborations with frequent bassist Gerry McAvoy, keyboardist John Cooke, and drummer Brendan O'Neill. In the classic blues section, Gallagher covers blues greats like Eddie “Son” House with “Empire State Express”, and showcases the rich influences of Robert Johnson with “Heaven’s Gate” and Slim Harpo with “Middle Name”, while jazz is present in the instrumental “The Loop”. On the other hand, the energetic rock tracks “Kid Gloves” and “Bowed Not Broken”, the folk songs “The King of Zydeco” (a cover of the legendary Zydeco musician Clifton Chernier) and “Never Asked You For Nothin’ ”, the folk-blues songs “Middle Name” and “Ghost Blues”, and the blues-rock song “Walking Wounded” demonstrated Rory Gallagher’s enormous capacity to interpret different styles with great brilliance and flexibility.