It's soulful, it's R&B, it's blues - it's Lightning Red and Thunder Blues! Austin's bad boy of blues is Lightning Red. He writes or co-writes every track of Tortured Mind (Angelwing Records) and it's an excellent release. Hard-thumping blues and soul are the trademark with meaningful lyrics and powerful arrangements. Joining Lightning Red to form Thunder Blues are Terry Robbins and Coy Fuller. The trio is a mainstay in the Austin area and they will be ripping up overseas crowds as they go on their UK 2002 tour. No Stevie Ray copycats here, Lightning Red is one of the few blues players I've heard who has developed his own style. You might hear a familiar lick now and again, but for the most part, this is no knock-off act. Instead, you'll hear the subtle influences of a half dozen blues and soul legends melted together into a sound that is truly Texas. Pick up this disc today and you'll be the next Lightning Red fan. Get it now for only 13.99!