Double Trouble Albums Ranked

Double Trouble is an American blues-rock band from Austin, Texas which served as the backing band for guitarist/singer Stevie Ray Vaughan. The group was active throughout the 1980s and contributed to reviving the blues, inspiring many later blues and rock musicians. Formed in Austin, Texas in 1978, the group went through several early line-up changes before settling on a power trio consisting of Vaughan, Chris Layton (drums), Tommy Shannon (bass). They became a four-piece by 1985 after adding Reese Wynans (keyboards). While with Vaughan the band was billed Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Rooted in blues and rock music, the group worked in many genres ranging from ballads to soul, often incorporating jazz and other elements. Various posthumous releases featuring Vaughan have been issued since his death, overseen by his brother Jimmie. Since Vaughan’s death, Double Trouble has continued in various capacities, releasing a studio album in 2001 and acting as a session band for blues and local Austin musicians. The band has sold over 11.5 million albums in the United States, receiving platinum certifications for all four of their studio albums featuring Vaughan. They have won four Grammy Awards including Best Contemporary Blues Performance for their album In Step (1989). Here are all of the Double Trouble albums ranked.

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3. It’s Time (2004)

“Outstanding release by Jimmy, an unacknowledged master. This realization shows what he can produce with a great band and producer. Even if you have never heard Jimmy before you will not be disappointed. Every track is outstanding. Listen to Bleeding heart for a schooling on how to perform slow blues on guitar.”

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2. Triple Trouble (2008)

“For all of us who still cannot fill the hole in our souls, this amazing album reminds us that the blues can heal, when time alone cannot. The musicianship this album is crammed full of pays homage to SRV, as well as so many other great blues-stringers.”

1. Been a Long Time (2001)

“Double Trouble” is the eponymous album from the group once fronted by Stevie Ray Vaughn. I’ve been a fan ever since I first heard them many years ago and I never tire of listening to them. I love the album, even though it’s not my absolute favorite of Stevie Ray’s work. It’s a great introduction to this very talented group.”