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Family Style

by Stevie Ray Vaughan

Released: September 25, 1990

Rock, blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Family Style" is a poignant and significant album featuring the collaboration between brothers Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan, released on September 25, 1990. This studio album is notable for being the only one to showcase both guitarists and vocalists together. Stevie Ray Vaughan had long expressed a desire to record with his older brother, and this album came to fruition just a month after his tragic death.

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The liner notes poignantly conclude with a heartfelt…

The liner notes poignantly conclude with a heartfelt acknowledgment: "Thanks Mama V.

for letting us play," reflecting the deep familial…

for letting us play," reflecting the deep familial bonds behind the music.

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While many praised the songwriting skills of both brothers and highlighted standout tracks like "D/FW," "Tick Tock," and "Telephone Song," some critics felt that the album lacked the individual stylistic signatures of each brother and strayed from traditional blues roots. Despite these mixed reactions, "Family Style" achieved commercial success, peaking at number seven on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The album received mixed reviews from critics.

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The album received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised the songwriting skills of both brothers and highlighted standout tracks like "D/FW," "Tick Tock," and "Telephone Song," some critics felt that the album lacked the individual stylistic signatures of each brother and strayed from traditional blues roots. Despite these mixed reactions, "Family Style" achieved commercial success, peaking at number seven on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The liner notes poignantly conclude with a heartfelt acknowledgment: "Thanks Mama V. for letting us play," reflecting the deep familial bonds behind the music.