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【You can never escape the curse of the 12-bar—the irresistible, earthy temptation unleashed by the latest issue 398 of British blues magazine 'Blues & Rhythm'】 Tilting a glass of cheap whiskey in the dead of night, I sometimes wonder. Why is it that we blues lovers get our guts so hooked on dusty records from over half a century ago, or tales of long-forgotten indie labels? If you're a wholesome pop enthusiast who gets the jitters unless you're listening to the latest chart hits, you'd better turn back right now. Beyond this point lies a danger zone where, the moment you step foot inside, you'll never escape the 3-chord quagmire for the rest of your life. Britain's premier, hardcore roots music magazine, 'Blues & Rhythm', has just dropped its eagerly awaited latest edition, "Issue 398". Just gazing at the cover feels like it's wafting the exact same smell as the musty record shelf in my living room. …