Hard Again

Released on Blue Sky Records, the project removed all unnecessary polish to reveal a direct, unfiltered sound. It suggests a group of musicians working in a room together, turning up the volume to generate pure excitement.

This late-career resurgence features a definitive take on Mannish Boy. By keeping the sessions loose, the band managed to capture a raw intensity that had been absent from the artist's recent output, making the tracks feel vibrant and immediate.