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The Best Blues-Rock Recordings, Part 2
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Just One NightJust One Night by Eric Clapton
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There's a good bit of blues on this live Clapton album. The best is Double Trouble. The 2nd CD is better than the first.
Sweet Dreams: The AnthologySweet Dreams: The Anthology by Roy Buchanan
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A compilation of material from a fiery guitarist named Roy Buchanan.
Texas FloodTexas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
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Contemporary blues guitar god, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985 by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
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This great live release combines '82 and '85 SRV performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival.
In SessionIn Session by Albert King
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Stevie Ray goes head-to-head with his idol, Albert King. The results are a blues guitar lover's dream.
Blues at SunriseBlues at Sunrise by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
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Good compilation of SRV's blues recordings.
Deluxe EditionDeluxe Edition by Johnny Winter
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Compilation of Johnny Winter's mid-80s recordings for Alligator Records, where he goes for more of a straight blues sound. Great sound quality too.
In StepIn Step by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
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Stevie Ray's final album, but a very good one.
Seven TurnsSeven Turns by The Allman Brothers Band
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Great comeback from the mighty Allman Brothers Band with Warren Haynes on slide guitar. Great stuff.
Let Me InLet Me In by Johnny Winter
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1992 album from Johnny Winter.
Where It All BeginsWhere It All Begins by The Allman Brothers Band
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Another great ABB album with Warren Haynes.
Pure BluesPure Blues by Alvin Lee & Ten Years After
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Former Ten Years After guitarist Alvin Lee is one of my favorites. This CD compiles blues-based TYA songs as well as some of Lee's solo stuff. "The Bluest Blues" is a highlight. Amazing song.
An Evening with the Allman Brothers Band: 2nd SetAn Evening with the Allman Brothers Band: 2nd Set by The Allman Brothers Band
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Excellent Allman Brothers Band live album featuring the '90s lineup including the mighty Warren Haynes on guitar.
From the CradleFrom the Cradle by Eric Clapton
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Eric Clapton's long-awaited blues album. His playing hasn't been this fierce since the early 70's.
Gov't MuleGov't Mule by Gov't Mule
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Blues-influenced hard rock from Warren Haynes and Allen Woody of Allman Brothers Band.
Ledbetter HeightsLedbetter Heights by Kenny Wayne Shepherd
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Fine debut from a very talented guitarist.
Trouble Is...Trouble Is... by The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
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Very good second album.
Live at Pachyderm StudiosLive at Pachyderm Studios by Indigenous
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Native American blues-rock outfit Indigenous is basically a spotlight for guitarist Mato Nanji. But, boy what a guitarist he is!! Check out the cover of Hendrix's "Red House".
Riding with the KingRiding with the King by Eric Clapton B. B. King
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Dream collaboration from two veritable guitar gods. Guitar heaven.
Hittin' the NoteHittin' the Note by Allman Brothers Band
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Awesome 2003 album from ABB with the butt-kicking duo of Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks on guitar. One of the best album's in the band's history as far as I'm concerned.
Honkin' on BoboHonkin' on Bobo by Aerosmith
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Album of blues covers from rock gods Aerosmith. Certainly more rock than blues, but nobody plays this stuff like Aerosmith. Their best album in ages.
The Good, the Bad & the ChubbyThe Good, the Bad & the Chubby by Popa Chubby
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Chubby is a hot blues guitarist who brings all sorts of different styles to his music. He's also quite a songwriter. His lyrics are often blunt and tackle a wide range of subjects.
Déjà VoodooDéjà Voodoo by Gov't Mule
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Another blues rock masterpiece from Warren Haynes' Gov't Mule.
Watch Your BackWatch Your Back by Guitar Shorty
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Awesome blues guitarist, who supposedly influenced Jimi Hendrix. His playing is hot! It's my favorite blues guitar CD of recent years.
Blues to Die ForBlues to Die For by Leslie West
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Mountain guitarist Leslie West wails on his latest CD playing an assortment of blues classics.