Baim and Gugun Blues Shelter - Let There Be Light

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2021
Time:22:51 
Size:52,7 MB 
Label:Nagaswara Records 
Styles:Blues/Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Bank Robber's Blues - 2:38
 2. Tap Dancer - 4:14
 3. He Got Caught - 3:55
 4. It's You - 4:21
 5. Don't Say Goodbye - 4:15
 6. Me, Myself and I - 3:25

Musicians:
Guitar,Vocals – Gugun, Baim, Ibrahim Imran;
Bass – Jono;
Keyboards – Baim;
Drums – Bowie.

The collaboration between Baim and Gugun Blues Shelter stemmed from their frequent appearances together. While this album doesn't have a particularly distinctive flavor, it's noteworthy for showcasing two musicians with distinct musical styles. Gugun Blues Shelter (GBS), as is known, often plays a strong rock-blues sound. The trio (Gugun, Jono, and Bowie) brought the band international fame with their masterful playing. Meanwhile, Baim, who has previously performed in the groups ADA Band and The Dance Company, has a pop style.
Undeniably, the six songs on this album—"Bank Robber's Blues," "Tap Dancer," "He Got Caught," "It's You," "Don't Say Goodbye," and "Me, Myself, And I"—are strongly reminiscent of GBS's style.
Just listen to the first song, "Bank Robber's Blues," which features a rock 'n' roll rhythm. While it may sound ordinary, playing only standard blues compositions, guitarist Gugun's playing style is undeniably unmatched.
In "Tap Dancer," GBS delivers a powerful guitar intro that lends the song a strong and enjoyable sound. Gugun's guitar solo, with its steady speed shifts, makes this song incredibly bluesy. For blues enthusiasts, this song is sure to be easy and enjoyable to play. However, be warned: while easy to follow, Gugun's guitar solo will undoubtedly be different from yours. Gugun, heavily inspired by legendary guitarist Jimmy Hendrix, is able to create distinct nuances with each piece.
GBS' music is known for its simple and predictable style. What sets GBS apart from other bands is its ability to harmonize its playing, making it enjoyable to listen to. While it's unavoidable, some songs sometimes share notes from legendary blues groups that serve as musical references.
GBS's simple playing can be seen in the song "He Got Caugh." Gugun and Jono's simple composition is quite pleasant to listen to. The rock-blues style is predictable, yet still enjoyable. Gugun's flat vocals are made more powerful by the simple music. Similar compositions are found in the slow "It's You" and the bluesy "Me, Myself, And I."
Meanwhile, in Baim's "Don't Say Goodbye," GBS seems to avoid overdoing it. Baim's sweet arrangement is supported by GBS's signature style in the final verses, where Gugun imbues it with his distinctive guitar playing.
For blues fans, especially fans of GBS and Baim, this song is definitely worth a listen. Bravo, GBS and Baim.

Let There Be Light