Party of One (George Thorogood album) explained

Party of One is the debut solo album by American blues rock artist George Thorogood. It was released August 4, 2017 by the label Rounder Records.^{[1] [2]} Party of One is the first album Thorogood recorded and released without his long-time band "the Destroyers".^[3]

Background and recording

In 2017, Thorogood returned to his label Rounder Records to release a solo album. Thorogood said: "I guess it was long overdue. The record label (Rounder) had been on me for some time to put out a solo album." It took Thorogood over a year to record the album.^[4]

The album was recorded at the House Of Blues Studios, in California,^[5] and produced by Jim Gaines.^[6]

Release and content

Rounder Records released Party of One on August 4, 2017.

The album is composed entirely of blues covers, from artists Thorogood said: "really means something to me."^[7] The album also features a live version of "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" recorded live, at Rockline in 1999.

CD versions of the album also feature a bonus track, "Dynaflow Blues" written by John Ned Shines.^[8]

Critical reception

Party of One received positive reviews from critics on release. AllMusic`s Mark Deming says "Party of One suggests Thorogood has had his greatest success playing rowdy electric blues-rock for a reason -- it's clearly his strong suit -- but 40 years after the release of his debut album, the guy is more than entitled to a change of pace."^[9]

Personnel

Musicians

• George Thorogood – vocals, guitar

Technical

• Jim Gaines – producer
• Scott Billington – executive producer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Courter . Barry . Bad to the Bone: Working solo is tough for George Thorogood . Times Free Press.
2. Web site: Kocher . Chris . May 30, 2017 . George Thorogood reaches back to blues heroes on new album . Star-Gazette.
3. Web site: Sexton . Paul . ‘Party Of One’ For Blues-Rock Guitar Hero George Thorogood . uDiscoverMusic.
4. Web site: Walker . Jeff . 50 Years Later George Thorogood Still 'Bad to the Bone' . Charleston SC.
5. Web site: Boulay . Dominique . George THOROGOOD - Party Of One - Paris Move . Paris Move.
6. Web site: Colothan . Scott . June 28, 2017 . George Thorogood reveals full details of his debut solo album . Rayo.
7. Web site: Graff . Gary . Hear George Thorogood Cover Rolling Stones’ ‘No Expectations’ on First Solo Album . Billboard.
8. Web site: Jeffries . Neil . 2017-08-11 . George Thorogood - Party Of One album review . 2024-07-24 . Classic Rock.
9. Web site: Deming . Mark . Party of One Review . 2024-07-24 . AllMusic.