British, Nashville-based blues rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor once again effortlessly demonstrates her blues-rock prowess and her ever-evolving skills as a singer-songwriter, following her widely praised 2022 predecessor "Nobody's Fool." Her ninth studio album, Heavy Soul, highlights Joanne's guitar skills and her instantly recognizable, smoky yet sensual vocals in seven brand new original tracks and three captivating covers by Van Morrison, Joan Armatrading and Joe Simon. With "Heavy Soul" Joanne Shaw Taylor reaffirms her reputation as a powerful modern blues rock musician and icon of her generation.