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STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN – Texas Flood

February 2, 2023 /

This album sort of came and went at the time. It wasn’t until Stevie played on Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” album and released Couldn’t Stand The Weather that people went back and discovered this gem. The first two albums were the best as they are the classic three piece before keys and horns came in to pollute the sound. Stevie was obviously heavily influenced by Hendrix, but I would say Freddie King influenced him even more.

This album is a master class of how to play the blues. His playing is jaw dropping at times and if you get a chance to see the DVD “Live At The El Mocambo” (which was recorded just after this album was released) you will be blown away. My favourite track is the title track, but all are equally impressive and I can pick any track. Such a shame he is not with us anymore, RIP Stevie.

10/10 from The Grooveman.

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN – A Legend In The Making

February 24, 2022 /

I’m sure if you have have seen the DVD of Stevie Ray Vaughan Live at the El Mocambo and just been in awe at the sheer brilliance of the man. Well, this release is the complete concert of that recording released as part of RSD. The gig was recorded just after the release of his first album, Texas Flood. He is just on fire performing his version of blues standards, his own compositions, and a couple of awesome Hendrix covers in Voodoo Chile and Little Wing/Third Stone From The Sun.

I’m not sure he was captured on a better recording other than this night, the live recordings that were released later in his career don’t come close to this. I don’t have a favourite track as I love it all – it’s just a superb album. Just as EVH gave Rock a kick in the pants, Stevie gave the blues a much needed shot in the arm and made the blues sexy again. If you can find a copy, you need to have it in your collection.

10/10 from The Grooveman.

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