Search - Double Trouble :: Been A Long Time

Truly an enjoyable listen.

Blur {blues and rock} | Decatur,IL USA | 12/22/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Double Trouble [Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon] team up with their former Arc Angel bandmates Doyle Bramhill II and Charlie Sexton on several cuts; this was enough to entice my purchase of this CD. Other guests of note are Susan Tedeschi, Johny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson and Dr. John. They cover the Blues, Blues/Rock and Rock all with stlye, grace and expertise. This CD is an easy listen and pure joy to one's ears. A high quality effort [you'd expect nothing else from this line-up] from track one till the end. Buy it."

Truely Enjoyable Austin Blues - Rock

Boston Bluesman | Boston, MA USA | 10/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Double Trouble, the band for SRV, does a friends album with great results. The songs are great and the music is even better. This is a great way to sample and discover some of Austin's best as well as a chance to revisit old friends. If you are looking for another SRV album you will be disappointed. If you are looking for some great TExas style blues\rock you are in for a treat."

Austin's finest, and then some!

David Amorde | Los Angeles (unfortunately) | 02/08/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not only are many of these artists among the finest blues artists on the planet, but the history behind them is important as well. Lou Ann Barton, who performs a duet with Jimmy Vaughan (In the Middle of the Night) was the lead vocalist for The Cobras, SRV's first Austin band.

Highlights, in no particular order:

1) Jonny Lang's "Groundhog Day" - Given that this young man has now sold out to mainstream music, this may be the last blues/funk recording he ever makes. What a cryin' shame...

2) Kenny Wayne Shepard's licks - For the same reason as Jonny.

3) Doyle Bramhall II - This gentleman was SRV's primary song writing partner, and for good reason. Doyle is a fine guitarist in his own right, although I must admit his vocals grate on me.

4) Charlie Sexton's "Turn Towards the Mirror" - Charlie is an awesome musician and songwriter. His subliminal vocals match up perfectly with his style of writing ( or perhaps it's the otherway around...) After buying this CD, pick up Charlie's "Cruel and Gentle Things"

5) Last, but certainly not least, Malford Milligan on "Cry Sky" and "Skyscraper" - Simply put, Malford is the sweetest voice the state of Texas has ever produced. If this album only contained his two performances, it would still be worth the price. After purchasing this CD and Charlie's "Cruel and Gentle Things", go to [..]and purchase the Storyville album "Bluest Eyes", and prepare to be blown away. If you didn't already know, Storyville was formed with Malford, Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, David Grissom, and David Hoyt as a direct result of Malford's contribution to this recording. All of Storyville's recordings are themselves deserving of your attention. If you can't find them here, you can get them through Malford's site or CDBaby.com



Did I mention Willie Nelson and Dr. John? What the hell are you reading this for? Buy them damn CD!"