It Ain't Easy

The record relies on a punchy, polished production style that showcases tight arrangements. With a focus on the boogie-woogie, the performance demonstrates the stature of the artist in a blues-rock context.

Produced for Warner Bros., the tracks feel like a session held in a smoky club. It successfully mixes raw blues roots with the groove-oriented sensibilities that were popular in the early seventies, emphasizing a swaggering and soulful approach.