Texas Flood
Stevie Ray Vaughan · 1983
59 min · 15 tracks · funk · blues rock
A raw and electrifying blend of Texas blues infused with fiery guitar riffs and soulful vocals.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in January 1983, 'Texas Flood' was Stevie Ray Vaughan's debut album, showcasing his exceptional guitar skills and vocal prowess. At this point, Vaughan was gaining attention in the blues scene after a series of local performances in Austin, Texas, which set the stage for his rise to national prominence.
- If you like
- funk, blues rock
Texas Flood is an album by Stevie Ray Vaughan, released in 1983. A raw and electrifying blend of Texas blues infused with fiery guitar riffs and soulful vocals. The album is significant for revitalizing the blues genre in the early 1980s, reaching No. 38 on the Billboard 200 chart. It received critical acclaim, including a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and solidified Vaughan's reputation as a leading figure in blues music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Texas Flood sound like?
A raw and electrifying blend of Texas blues infused with fiery guitar riffs and soulful vocals. Rooted in funk and blues rock.
What makes Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan notable?
The album is significant for revitalizing the blues genre in the early 1980s, reaching No. 38 on the Billboard 200 chart. It received critical acclaim, including a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and solidified Vaughan's reputation as a leading figure in blues music. Released in January 1983, 'Texas Flood' was Stevie Ray Vaughan's debut album, showcasing his exceptional guitar skills and vocal prowess. At this point, Vaughan was gaining attention in the blues scene after a series of local performances in Austin, Texas, which set the stage for his rise to national prominence.
Who is Texas Flood for?
Texas Flood works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Texas Flood?
Texas Flood has 15 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Struck Baby Standout 2:23
- 2 Pride and Joy Standout 3:40
- 3 Texas Flood Standout 5:21
- 4 Tell Me 2:48
- 5 Testify 3:22
- 6 Rude Mood 4:40
- 7 Mary Had a Little Lamb 2:47
- 8 Dirty Pool 5:02
- 9 I'm Cryin' 3:47
- 10 Lenny 5:07
- 11 SRV Speaks 0:37
- 12 Tin Pan Alley (a.k.a. Roughest Place in Town) 7:42
- 13 Testify (live) 3:54
- 14 Mary Had a Little Lamb (live) 3:31
- 15 Wham! (live) 4:20
Release Date
January 1, 1983
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 6 sec
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