Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk
Thunderbirds cornerstone Jimmie Vaughan is replaced here by two notable figures from the New England blues scene, guitarists Duke Robillard and Kid Bangham. Stars of the show, their interweaved guitar textures are never flashy, always inventive, and, most importantly, they rock. The problem with this record is songwriting. Leader Kim Wilson seems obsessed with writing soul-type metaphors about how big his love is, but when placed next to a real example of this, like Sam and Dave's "Ain't That a Lot of Love," they pale in comparison. A cover of Junior Parker's John Lee Hooker interpolation "Feelin' Good" is excellent. (J.G.)-- © Frank John Hadley 1993--From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD