Bill Perry - Greycourt Lightning (1998)

On his second album, Greycourt Lightning, Bill Perry stakes out new territory by delivering a tight, focused effort where the songs are fleshed out by other instruments as much as his guitar. Perry's songs follow blues conventions, but twist them slightly, making them sound fresh and exciting. Furthermore, his playing is filled with unexpected turns, as he throws in jazz, folk and rock flourishes to his blistering solos. With its selection of great songs and great playing, Greycourt Lightning proves that Perry's debut, Love Scars, was no fluke.