The sounds carry the presence of Muddy Waters along with it. Although the younger Morganfield didn’t pursue music until a few years after his father’s death in 1983, his hard work and dedication in upholding family tradition seems to have paid off. After his initial effort working in a blues band, the self-taught Morganfield dedicated himself to pursuing a higher level musically.

"Rising Son" features a dozen tracks, combining a solid variety of original music with a select number of reworked blues standards. The sound is upbeat and mature; certainly not that of an initial release. The disc opens with the swing and swagger of the harmonica-driven "Diamonds at your Feet". Morganfield’s slide guitar talents are also displayed on two Delta Blues originals, the uptempo, enthusiastic "Left Hand Blues" and the title track. Bob Margolin is an underrated guitar player and certainly one of the better players that I have personally seen play live. His style blends well with Morganfield’s playing. The lyrics are recognizable but the version quite different on Willie Dixon’s "The Same Thing". The early Stones sound is evident on "Dead Ass Broke". Morganfield also covers Howlin’ Wolf’s "Baby How Long" and "Champagne and Reefer", made famous by the elder Morganfield.