🎸 Gary Moore – After Hours (1992)
Released in March 1992, After Hours is a blues-rock studio album by Northern Irish guitarist Gary Moore, following the massive success of Still Got the Blues (1990). This album cements Moore’s transition from hard rock to full-time blues artist, combining emotive guitar solos, soulful vocals, and classic blues structures.
After Hours is notable for its all-star guest appearances, including B.B. King, Albert Collins, and George Harrison, further reinforcing Moore’s credibility in the blues world.
📀 Album Credits
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Artist: Gary Moore
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Title: After Hours
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Type: Studio album
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Released: March 1992
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Label: Virgin Records
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Producer: Gary Moore, Ian Taylor
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Recorded at: Oasis Studios, Munich & Red Deer Studio, Germany
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Genre: Blues rock, electric blues
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Length: 52:30
Personnel:
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Gary Moore: guitars, lead vocals
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Don Airey: keyboards
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Andy Pyle: bass
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Graham Walker: drums
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B.B. King: lead guitar & vocals on “Since I Met You Baby”
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Albert Collins: lead guitar & vocals on “Too Tired”
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George Harrison: slide guitar on select tracks
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Ian Taylor: producer, engineer
The album features a blend of original songs and blues standards, emphasizing Moore’s expressive guitar work and emotional delivery.
🎶 Tracklist
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Cold Black Night – 5:20
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Since I Met You Baby – 4:50 (feat. B.B. King)
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You Upset Me Baby – 4:10
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Story of the Blues – 5:00
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All Your Love – 4:30
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I Could Have Had Religion – 4:25
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The Stumble – 4:15
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Too Tired – 5:05 (feat. Albert Collins)
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Oh Pretty Woman – 3:45
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I’d Rather Be Blind – 5:20
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All Your Love (Live) – 5:10 (bonus track on some editions)
The album blends slow blues ballads with uptempo electric blues, showcasing Moore’s versatility as a blues guitarist and vocalist.
🎸 Notable Songs
🔥 “Since I Met You Baby”
A collaboration with B.B. King, this track blends Moore’s emotive guitar phrasing with King’s iconic style, creating a classic blues duet.
🎶 “Cold Black Night”
The opening track is a slow, expressive blues ballad, featuring soaring solos and heartfelt vocals, demonstrating Moore’s mastery of emotional storytelling through guitar.
🎵 “Too Tired”
Reuniting Moore with Albert Collins, this track features raw, fiery guitar interplay and is one of the highlights of the album.
💖 “Story of the Blues”
An original Moore composition that blends traditional blues structures with personalized melodic phrasing, reflecting Moore’s growth as a blues songwriter.
🎉 Fun Facts & Trivia
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🎸 Blues Legends Collaboration: This album features B.B. King and Albert Collins, cementing Moore’s standing in the blues community.
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🔊 Production: Co-produced by Gary Moore himself, ensuring that the album retained authentic blues feel with polished 1990s production.
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📀 Chart Performance: While not a mainstream blockbuster, After Hours performed well in Europe and was critically acclaimed by blues fans.
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🎵 Guitar Technique: Moore’s solos feature expressive bends, vibrato, and sustained notes, highlighting his emotional connection to the blues.
💡 Did You Know?
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“Since I Met You Baby” became a highlight of Moore’s live shows, often extended with improvisational solos.
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George Harrison’s contribution added a subtle melodic slide guitar layer, blending classic rock and blues elements.
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After Hours solidified Moore’s reputation as one of the few guitarists who successfully transitioned from hard rock to authentic blues, influencing a generation of blues-rock players.
📊 Legacy & Impact
After Hours reinforced Gary Moore’s blues-rock credentials and proved that his pivot from hard rock to blues was both artistically and commercially successful. The album blends classic blues influences with Moore’s expressive guitar style, making it a must-listen for fans of modern electric blues.
Tracks like “Since I Met You Baby” and “Cold Black Night” are still regarded as standout examples of emotive guitar work, and the collaborations with legends like B.B. King highlight Moore’s respect and mastery within the blues tradition.
