Gary Clark Jr. Albums Ranked

Gary Lee Clark Jr. (born February 15, 1984) is an American musician from Austin, Texas. He is known for his fusion of blues, rock and soul music with elements of hip hop. In 2011, Clark signed with Warner Bros Records and released The Bright Lights EP. It was followed by the albums Blak and Blu (2012) and The Story of Sonny Boy Slim (2015). Throughout his career, Clark has been a prolific live performer, which has been documented in two releases: Gary Clark Jr. Live (2014) and Gary Clark Jr Live/North America (2017). He has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, B.B. King and the Rolling Stones. In 2014, Clark was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B performance for the song “Please Come Home”. His latest album, This Land, was released in 2019. In 2020, he won the Grammy Award for “Best Rock Song” and “Best Rock Performance” for the song “This Land” from his album of the same name. Here are all of Gary Clark Jr. albums ranked.

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6. The Bright Lights EP 

“Blues rock at its best. Gary Clark Jr. can play the guitar like a beast. He shines where some many other guitar players of our time fail. His hooks are memorable and poppy enough to get stuck in someone’s head but he never forfeit’s his talent while still being completely relevant. This EP has 4 great tunes! Its got versatility. This guy is getting it right where others are trying. I heard him on Palladia once and immediately fell in love with his sound..”

5. Gary Clark Jr. 

“I love this guy’s work. Gary Clark Jr’s style reminds me of a classic old bluesman w/ a fresh modern edge and some Marvin Gaye thrown in. He can rock out and be soulful, a unique diversity within his art. Along with the Black Keys Mr Clark is best I’ve heard that has made it this century.”

4. This Land 

“Gary Clark Jr.’s This Land can best be summed up as an incredible album with some incredible messages. Inspired by personal accounts of anti-Black racism, the 2016 presidential election, the 2017 Charlottesville rally, and the rise of right-wing populism, This Land doesn’t hold any punches. The album is a heavily guitar-driven affair that draws music influence from rock, reggae, soul, and hip-hop. The album is a crisp and satisfying listen that offers some great political insights, fantastic musicianship, and thoughtful lyrics. It speaks heavily to the times we’re living in while honouring both musicians and activists who came before.”

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3. Live 

“Undoubtedly Guy Clark is a very talented musician and this CD exposes his skills as a good vocalist, guitarist, and song writer. I like this live CD much more than his studio releases; that may be because I value more the guitar displays than vocals and am bent more towards live renditions of songs than studio. Some bands (like Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic, Jethro Tull, to name a few) just sound better live than in studio releases where they have the freedom to more fully express themselves and this apparently applies to Gary Clark Jr.”

2. The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim 

“This man is such a star. Superb songs, effortless performer playing magical guitar and just looks so damned cool. Saw him performing at Somerset House earlier this year, think even Mr Hendrix would have been impressed. This album has many facets, almost Prince-like at times. Certainly not a regurgitation of previous work, new avenues and boundaries pushed and explored. Hope this man will be around for a long time to come.”

1. Blak And Blu 

“A stellar blend of Blues, Rock, Soul, and R&B. Gary Clark Jr. is certainly a talent to watch, and I’m looking forward to any of his future releases, especially if they’re of this caliber. This man is one of the few working today with actual Soul in his music. Instead of embarrassing the greats who came before them, he’s living up to them.”