D.J. Play My Blues

Released in 1982 on the JSP label, D.J. Play My Blues captures Buddy Guy during a transitional but creatively potent era. While the early 80s were a fallow period for many blues veterans, Guy used this session to reaffirm his status as the premier architect of the electric Chicago sound. The album is notable for its tribute to T-Bone Walker, which showcases Guy's ability to blend traditional influences with his own erratic, high-energy style. Critics, particularly from AllMusic, have highlighted the record for its raw power and lack of commercial artifice, often citing it as one of his strongest studio efforts from the decade. The track listing features extended jams that allow for significant improvisational space, highlighting the telepathic connection between Guy and his rhythm section. It stands as a bridge between his classic Chess recordings and his 1990s mainstream resurgence, proving that his 'wild' guitar style remained undiminished by time.