Jason Ricci fans have been looking forward to Jason Rocci’s new album. Released by Gulf Coast Records, this last Jason Ricci And The Bad Kind recording is a contemporary blues masterpiece that shines for its raw honesty and blistering energy. The record delivers Ricci’s deepest life experiences, exposing the unvarnished reality of life on the road, physical wear and tear, grief and personal resilience, all captured without filters or arrogance.

Masterfully backed by the powerful, soulful vocals of guest singer Kaitlin Dibble, the album cleverly swings between high-octane blues-rock, gritty funk, and the classic, mystical vibe of New Orleans. Explosive, visceral cuts like “Sick Of This Shit” and “Tired Of Tryin'”, the band always displays flawless musical chemistry, backed by Brent Johnson’s incendiary guitar work. Established as one of the most revolutionary harmonica players on the planet, Ricci pushes his instrument to the absolute limit with frantic solos, textured wails and unmatched technical virtuosity.

The emotional album core is focused on title and closing track, “13 Hours”, a deeply moving, intense 12-minute song, dedicated to the memory of the band’s late drummer, John Perkins. Through tracks like the heavy groove “The Big DisEasey” or the atmospheric “Nuit Waltz,” the production reaches a perfect balance between collective rage and pure vulnerability.

“13 Hours” doesn’t try to please with commercial ornaments or artificial polished music, it is a sonic statement of resilience and redemption that firmly places this band at the top of modern blues.