Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases "The Trouble with Love," Produced by Kevin Shirley

British blues-rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor has released the album "The Trouble with Love," with Kevin Shirley again handling production duties and Joe Bonamassa acting as a mentor figure. The record is described as both polished and personal, an unusual combination for the genre. Taylor's vocal strength comes through on a cover of Celeste's "This is who I am," a single that also features a forceful guitar solo; Shirley reportedly pushed her toward the song. The uptempo track "What good is my love" leans toward pop and pairs Taylor with Australian guitarist Orianthi, a catchy collaboration that some listeners may feel underuses Taylor's own voice. Songs such as "Never gonna please 'em all" return to heavier guitar gain and a rawer vocal delivery, which the review identifies as Taylor's signature strength. The album follows Taylor's path as an independent artist despite the high-profile backing of Shirley and Bonamassa.