Okay, I got to see BCC at the Starland Ballroom in NJ over the weekend AND I've listened to the new album a couple of times. Live, they kick ass... Jason Bonham is fantastic, as is Bonamassa. Eddie Trunk intro'd the band and they rocked the house, which was pretty much packed!
I can't decide whether I prefer the 1st or 2nd albums yet, but I will say that there's more Derek Sherinian on the new album, which is already a good thing. The sound on '2' is crisper too.
Just checked out one of the new songs. Not only does Bonamassa play very well, but he's got Paul Rodger's voice. Good stuff.
Barto, you're spot on about Bonamassa sounding like Paul Rodgers. It's even more apparent on the new album