Bayou Lightning, Lonnie Brooks's Alligator debut, is arguably his best effort, and even more likely the best showcase of the mix he brought to blues in the ’70s. If the opening “Voodoo Woman” and “Figure Head” provide a one-two straight from the Gulf Coast swamps, his version of “I Ain't Superstitious” establishes his Chicago blues credentials. The rest of the set dips into various other bags, and Lonnie gives himself plenty of room to stretch out on guitar without ever playing to excess.