Entertaining if taken in context...
When you buy this disc you have to understand what you're getting. This is a collection of odds & ends that Stevie collaborated on with other artists. Often times he is relegated to a supporting role. As such, you may not hear much from him except for the occasional solo or riff. This isn't a Stevie Ray Vaughan record, it's a "duets" record at best.

As a historical document, and to round out your SRV collection, it's O.K. If you are curious to see how Stevie's talents were integrated with other artists, this disc shows successful AND unsuccessful attempts to do this. Jimmie Vaughan's presence on "Change It" sounds superfluous. Bonnie Raitt's performance was completely out of sync on "Texas Flood". But Stevie's work on "Let's Dance" was great. His duet with Jeff Beck on "Goin' Down" was also great. "Pipeline" with Dick Dale is a real rocker. So this is a mixed bag.

Another interesting insight that can be gleened from listening to this disc is an understanding of who Stevie's friends, influences and idols really were. He loved the music of Lonnie Mack, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Johnny Copeland, etc. So I guess you could say that this disc can assist a fan in rounding out their collection and in gaining a more intimate knowledge of the artist. I would rank it as "moderately entertaining". It warrants a listen, but perhaps repeated listening is unnecessary.

SIDENOTE: I wouldn't get angry with the record company for putting this out because, frankly, there are a number of die-hard SRV fans that are interested in ALL facets of his career, even marginal efforts like this one. Clearly he was just having fun and not sweating too much over many of the performances. His death left a big void for a number of people, and folks are just trying to fill it however possible. Unfortunately, there just isn't much left to hear at this point because Stevie was taken from us in his prime.

stevie at his best
WAITED A LONG TIME FOR SOMETHING I HADNT HEARD BEFORE AND SOME OF THE NUMBERS WERE NEW TO ME. MIND YOU IT WOULDNT MATTER WHAT HE PLAYED IT WAS ALWAYS GREAT. SO SAD THAT THERE WONT BE ANY MORE. REST IN PEACE STEVIE RAY

More SRV, Can't get enough?
Hi,
If you are reading this review, then you must be a true SRV follower as I am.This CD is Stevie jammin' with other blues cats at different stages in his cut short music career. Highlights are Pipeline & Lets Dance.I bet you
wouldn't have brought a Bowie record for this one song that put Stevie on the world stage, but now you can have it.
The live tracks capture Stevie on equal footing with his pears sometimes even holding back so as not to overpower then with his mighty guitar prowess.
Hopefully the SRV Estate will be able to also come up with a DVD of like material for us to remember him by also.

Just enjoy it

What is wrong with some of these people? I don't think Stevie Ray is coming out of his grave to put out any new material. Enjoy it for what it is, material from the vault that most people haven't heard. Hendrix stuff has been coming out almost 40 years after his death. Zappa has almost 200 hours of material stashed away. The record companies suck, it's true, but this is for the hardcore fan. Stop bitching. I don't normally post but some of you guys are ridiculous.

SRV Must Have!
A wonderful addition to any SRV collection. A good mix of old and timeless jam sessions with the greatest minds of electric blues. Definitely a must have for any serious SRV fan.