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ALBUM REVIEW: JACOPO PAUSA- MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS BLUES



Blues guitarist Jacopo Pausa has returned with another delightful album in his second outing, My Favourite Colour is Blues, which was released on December 12th of last year. The follow-up to the 2019 debut, The Truth continues with the biographical perspective the album brought. Click Here to read the full review.

 This time Pausa has written and performed the instruments on the recordings based on his influences Albert King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B King, and Muddy Waters.

My Favourite Colour Is Blues brings ten tracks soaked in the genre with all the craft, skill, and vibrancy as the first release. The opener "I Can't Take No More" is a groove-orientated track that sees Pausa singing over sharp guitar breaks, and using a quick fingerpicking technique to bring this song to life. Pausa has improved on his vocals with more surefire confidence to combine impressive guitar playing.





 Next up is the feisty rock 'n' roller "Out Of Trend", a personal favourite of mine, Pausa showcases further fingerpicking on this track with pace and precision. The riffs on this uptempo track may certainly leave your ears burning. There is a nice message behind this and that is to feel comfortable in your own skin. 




Pausa always could write songs based on mood. This knack for storytelling always shows within his chosen instrument. The album covers Electric and Delta blues with a modern edge, which can be heard in the ballad "My Blue Little Girl", a song about the artist's Telecaster. Pausa pours his heart out on the line like a loved one has left. Sweet melodies ring out over a blues-shuffle rhythm pattern.

"Youvech Town" is based on where the musician lives. Alternate slow and fast-paced rhythms interject with impassioned vocals to reflect an individual proud of their hometown. And Finally, "Giorgizzu" completes another enjoyable treat from the Italian. A fresh taste of Delta, reminiscent of Muddy Waters' " Hoochie Coochie Man" delivers a similar style of coolness. Overall, My favourite Colour is Blues will be a welcome addition to any playlist this summer. Jacopo Pausa grows from strength to strength as a musician and singer with a palatable taste of the blues. Words By Anselm Anderson


My Favourite Colour is Blues is available now via all major streaming platforms.

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