Jimmie Vaughan’s first solo album includes a subdued country gospel blues eulogy for his late brother Stevie Ray in the form of “Six Strings Down,” Written by Art and Cyril Neville. The bulk of the recording though, comes in the form of the relentless, Texas blues rave ups that made Jimmie the solid rock of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Dr John gives a New Orleans Shufftle to two songs he co-wrote with Jimmie, but more typical is the first single Boom-Bappa-Boom, which boasts a hypnotic rhythm perfectly described by its title. Jimmie’s refusal to play an unnecessary note makes his groove irrestible.  

Rickey Wright

Continuing my celebration of Blues With A Feelings 30th year this week by throwing back to Jimmie Vaughan’s Grammy nominated 1994 classic album Strange Pleasure.

Plus new tracks from Kid & Lisa Andersen, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jubu and Toronzo Cannon.