PK Mayo’s double album “All Before Yesterday” is a spectacular retrospective that firmly solidifies his status as an undisputed master of American roots music.

Released by New Folk Records label and distributed by Larry Kay of Night Train, this ambitious 23-track summary spans nearly two hours in an exquisite sonic journey that moves seamlessly between acoustic blues, folk, rock and roll and traditional country. The first CD presents a solid foundation of technical mastery with vibrant reinterpretations like “Mercury Blues” or “Tell Me”, together with moments of deep spirituality like “Amazing Grace”, developing a careful selection of styles.

The second volume delves into deeper, more introspective, and swampy landscapes, highlighting the emotional rawness of “Devil’s Face” and the breathtaking solemnity of “Watch Out Boy”, performed on a flawless National Steel acoustic guitar. Throughout the entire recording, PK Mayo’s legendary slide guitar skills -both in acoustic and electric- shine with a sharp cutting edge, combining dynamic phrasing with a soulful voice that carries the heavy weight of many years on the road. From intimate solo tracks to large-scale, high-precision instrumental arrangements, where he is even backed by a greased horn section, the album works as a faultless produced sound picture.

“All Before Yesterday” is not just a compilation of his extensive career, but an essential musical experience for any enthusiast looking for genuineness, deep sensitivity and the pure magic of contemporary blues.