“BluesRock” is a vibrant compilation released by Belgian guitar player Guy Verlinde, that confirms his position as one of the most influential names of the genre in today’s European scene. Released in 2026 as part of the celebrations for his 50th birthday and lifelong career, this eleven-track album delivers the absolute best of his electric and incendiary repertoire.

Spanning over fifty-two minutes, the recording unfolds as a journey of pure sound adrenaline, seamlessly balancing the raw grit of classic Chicago blues with the driving force of contemporary rock. High-energy tracks like “Powered by the Blues” and “Mr. Maxwell Street” immediately stand out with their hard-hitting guitar riffs and blistering solos, certainly proving the reason why Verlinde has shared stage with such great legends as Santana or B.B. King. The album also rescues the chemistry of his group projects, featuring songs recorded alongside the essential backing bands of his career, The Mighty Gators and The Houserockers.

Other tracks such as “Lovestrong” inject a heavier, more soulful atmosphere that brings balance to the album, while songs updated through modern studio devices, provide a fresh, direct sound. With “BluesRock”, Guy Verlinde definitively proves he is a bluesman at the absolute peak of his creative maturity. A must-listen record for lovers of sharp guitar work, tight rhythm sections and vocals drenched in true soul.