All My Love for You in Bloomington, MN

Now the reigning king of the blues at the age of 89 -- after a lifetime of working the fringes, he won two Grammys for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2017 and 2021 --
Bobby Rush
settles into a comfortable groove on
All My Love for You
. The title, like
Rawer Than Raw
before it, offers an indication of what lies within. This 2023 set doesn't aspire to be as, well, raw as its predecessor. This is a bright, largely cheerful affair, filled with punchy rhythms, tart horns, and clean licks. Dialing back his signature raunch a notch,
Rush
sings with an audible grin throughout the record, and that amiable nature means that the album's title seems plausible: he really is giving the listeners nothing but good vibes. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine