This compilation celebrates the master bluesman's 20-year career since he left John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Trout's ability to wrangle every emotion under the sun from his guitar shines through on both the studio and live recordings featured here. The grooves are all top-notch, but special mention should be given to opening track They Call Us The Working Class: a vital'n'vitriolic attack on fatcat capitalism that will resonate with all.

Guitar and Bass Magazine Sept. 09