The infamous singer and song writer B.B. King has revolutionized the Mississippi Delta-Blues sound once again by infusing a mix of old and new in his new album “One Kind Favor.”

When creating his new album, King wanted to return to his roots. He did this by drawing much of his inspiration from the style of blues heard as a child, according to the news release.

Many of the tracks on the new record are covers of vintage blues songs originally recorded by artists such as the Mississippi Shrieks, Lemon Jefferson, and Furry Lewis.

The vintage blues sound is captured with shrieking horns, smooth piano rifts played by Dr. John and King’s legendary guitar style.

The title track “See That My Grave is Kept Clean,” originally recorded by Blind Lemon Jefferson in 1927, has been covered by artist such as Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, and Lou Reed. This track can be appreciated by blues enthusiasts and novices alike. The mixture of many musical genres makes this track appealing to all listeners while still retaining it’s bluesy feel.

While the album sounds much like an old 45, some of B.B. King’s more modern tones still shine through. Distortion and other modern sounds are used sparingly, but effectively. This gives the album a more modern feel.

While One Kind Favor harkens back to the roots of delta-blues, the album is a reflection B.B. King’s life work. The evolution of his style can be clearly heard throughout the EP.