Stevie Ray Vaughan – Texas Flood

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Artist: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Title: Texas Flood

Year: 1983

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Tracklist

  • 1. Love Struck Baby (2:21)
  • 2. Pride and Joy (3:39)
  • 3. Texas Flood (5:20)
  • 4. Tell Me (2:47)
  • 5. Testify (3:21)
  • 6. Rude Mood (4:39)
  • 7. Mary Had a Little Lamb (2:46)
  • 8. Dirty Pool (5:00)
  • 9. I'm Cryin' (3:43)
  • 10. Lenny (4:57)
  • 11. Tin Pan Alley (AKA Roughest Place in Town) - 1982 Version (7:37)
  • 1. Testify - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (4:14)
  • 2. So Excited - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (4:17)
  • 3. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (7:44)
  • 4. Pride And Joy - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (4:57)
  • 5. Texas Flood - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (10:00)
  • 6. Love Struck Baby - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (3:08)
  • 7. Mary Had A Little Lamb - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (2:59)
  • 8. Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place In Town) - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (8:14)
  • 9. Little Wing / Third Stone From The Sun - Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983 (12:28)

Review

"Texas Flood," the remarkable debut album by Stevie Ray Vaughan, released in 1983, is a tour de force of blues rock. Incredibly, Vaughan and his band recorded this masterpiece in just three days, and it showcases not only his exceptional guitar prowess but also his profound connection to the blues. With standout tracks like "Love Struck Baby" and the timeless “Texas Flood” (originally by Larry Davis in 1958), the album vibrates with raw energy and authentic emotion.

The production of "Texas Flood" is refreshingly straightforward, capturing the essence of the band's live performance, thanks to Vaughan's use of two Fender Vibroverbs and a 150-watt Dumbleland Special. The minimal use of overdubs further amplifies the album's gritty, unfiltered sound, which has been critically acclaimed for its genuine blues feel. Despite diverging from mainstream rock trends of its time, "Texas Flood" has solidified its status as a classic. The album's enduring influence is celebrated through various reissues, including special editions in 1999 and 2013. For anyone passionate about blues and rock, "Texas Flood" is a definitive and essential listen. - Fiona

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