Walter Trout's eponymous debut for Ruf finds the former Canned Heat and John Mayall guitarist at the top of his game, tearing through a number of original contemporary blues songs. The songwriting occasionally is a little undistinguished, but Trout sounds dynamic throughout the album, capable of fiery leads and sensitive, lyrical solos. It was made for aficionados of blues guitar, and it won't disappoint anyone looking for that kind of record. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
If you like Walter Trout, check out Joe Bonamassa here on Pandora. I've seen Trout lots of times (he used to play regularly at Perq's, a bar in downtown Huntington Beach CA) but one night I saw Joe open up for him at the Galaxy and it was one of those few times that the opening act blew away the headliner. Just a great blues/rock axeman !!!
Seen him live, amazing player, i mean, its just as good as it gets when you see guys at that level, even if they are not extremely famous as other "superstars"