Beth Hart channels raw, unvarnished blues on this 2012 release, with her formidable voice as the central instrument across every track. Her piano-driven approach here strips away any polish in favor of honest emotion - the aggressive title cut burns with conviction while "Caught Out In The Rain" devastates through its vulnerable restraint. Hart's blues credentials are firmly established through this unadorned delivery over hypnotic rhythm sections that provide the groove without ever overwhelming the vocals. There's a swampy country-blues feel beneath the contemporary production, particularly on tracks like "Better Man" where she bends genre lines, mixing blues, rock, and country sensibilities seamlessly. "Baddest Blues" kicks with real swagger while the album's slower moments carry genuine emotional weight. Essential for anyone serious about modern blues.