Second Album

The second LP for the Polydor label by Arkansas-born Roy Buchanan, Second Album stands as a landmark in electric guitar history. Buchanan, considered one of the most soulful masters of the instrument, pioneered the use of controlled harmonics — a technique later embraced by Jeff Beck, Robbie Robertson, and Billy Gibbons. Once described as “The Best Unknown Guitarist in the World,” Buchanan was even courted by the Rolling Stones as a possible replacement for Brian Jones.

Originally released in 1973, Second Album went gold and became Buchanan’s best-selling studio LP. More than fifty years later, it remains pure class — a raw, expressive portrait of an artist shaping his voice while commanding reverence.

Tracklist:

1. Filthy Teddy (3:11)
2. After Hours (6:13)
3. Five String Blues (6:23)
4. Thank You Lord (2:23)
5. Treat Her Right (2:43)
6. I Won’t Tell You No Lies (6:35)
7. Tribute to Elmore James (3:25)
8. She Once Lived Here (additional track)

Closing: This album completes the trilogy arc — from the live fire of Austin, through the soulful mastery of Alligator, to the raw studio brilliance of Polydor. Together, these records celebrate Buchanan’s enduring artistry and his place among the guitar greats.