Soul to Soul Songs Ranked
Soul to Soul is the third studio album by American blues rock band Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble released on September 30, 1985 by Epic Records. Recording sessions took place between March and May 1985 at the Dallas Sound Lab in Dallas, Texas. Vaughan wrote four of Soul to Soul’s ten tracks; two songs were released as singles. The album went to #34 on the Billboard 200 chart and the music video for “Change It” received regular rotation on MTV. In 1999, a reissue of the album was released, which includes an audio interview segment and two studio outtakes. Soul to Soul received mixed reviews, with acclaim for Vaughan’s style and playing, and criticism for a lack of inspiration and Vaughan’s “hit or miss songwriting.” Here are all of Soul to Soul songs ranked.
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10. Say What!
“This album absolutely swings with great tunes top to bottom. The production is super – it sounds like the band is in your room. The added sideman fleshes out Vaughan’s band nicely”
9. Look at Little Sister
“The boogie piano fills are quite tasty. I dare you to keep still when listening to “Look At Little Sister”! In fact all the cuts will have you movin’ and groovin’ to the swingin’ beat and driving guitar work.”
8. Gone Home
“Stevie Ray Vaughan was rising in prominence as of the great modern bluesman when he released Soul To Soul. This record cemented his reputation, and put to rest any thoughts that he might have been a faddish musician whose influence and impact would wane after a few years.”
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7. You’ll Be Mine
“Stevie also covers Howlin’ Wolf’s “You’ll Be Mine”, and considering that no-one in the world has yet been able to match the vocal power and ferocious attitude of the Wolf, and probably never will, he does a good job with it.”
6. Come On (Part III)
“Maybe not as goooood as earlier records, but the talent and the good blues songwriting is there. Other than than it is not so different form other SRV records as to write a super review. Maybe the surprise is not there anymore. To be honest, I always think that it is impossible for blues musicians to be original all the time.”
5. Life Without You
Life Without You” is a great track to close out the album…soulful, with some great melodies and a nice guitar fade out. In my opinion the soul to soul’s jazz touch makes this album the best of SRV !”
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4. Empty Arms
“Some fine smokey bluesy guitar work on this album, with the occasional hard-rock edge. Reminds me somewhat of Eric Clapton. Stevie is the best guitar player that ever lived. his guitar playing is amazing.”
3. Change It
“Change It has to be one of the most powerfull shuffle-based tunes ever recorded, it’s not a Texas Flood this time, Stevie’s riding a tidal wave! In all seriousness, this album may not be a masterpiece in terms of song integration, but as a collection of singles, it’s amazing, ranging from raucous blues rock, jazzy soloing and Hendrix inspired heaviness to funky R&B and slow blues.”
2. Ain’t Gone ‘n’ Give Up on Love
“Soul To Soul” is highlighted by the slow blues ballad “Ain’t Gone ‘N’ Give Up On Love” “Ain’t Gone ‘n’ Give Up on Love” is an exception to this, with its wailing guitar work that makes it an album highlight. “
1. Lookin’ Out the Window
“The music hasn’t changed too much, though. It’s still a superb blend of blues and rock, and even though Vaughan’s guitar is perhaps a little less prominent on some songs, his playing is still masterful.”