Let Me Get By

TTB's most consistent album from start to finish. They get tighter every year, and this time the songwriting consistently stands up to the musicianship. Check out the title track, Anyhow, and the beautiful ballad In My Heart. Derek's slide/lead work shines without overpowering. What can you say about Susan's voice? Fine range and tone, switching effortlessly from sweet to edgy blues. Her vocal interplay with Mike Mattison is spot-on. She's a great guitarist, too, easily bridging rhythm and second lead. The horns, keys, and rhythm sections fill out the tight, clean big-band sound. The deluxe edition contains a few worth-it alternate mixes (again In My Heart is a standout) and a few live tracks from a Beacon Theatre gig. The cover of the Domino's Keep On Growing is killer.

I've been critical of the last two TTB recordings. Live they are a tour de force, but when I get home or go out in the car, it's "Songlines" or "Already Free" that I reach for every time. Imagine the big grin when I played this latest CD then. Susan's singing is a little less strained and it is all the more appealing for all that. Many of these tracks could easily have been on "Already Free". The last track on the 2nd CD of the "Deluxe Edition" ("Keep on Growing") is flat out Dicky Betts / Jessica. Mike Mattison makes an oh-so welcome return to stage centre. There's just enough of that wonderful guitar to guild the performance without taking over the song. Excellent horns. Even if you have never encountered TTB, buy this CD and then make every effort to see them live. The songs are eclectic which was not so much the case on "Made Up Mind". Highly recommended then.

Incredible album that showcases the merit and versatility of a big band. You won't get bored listening to this one. Tedeschi's voice continues to evolve and refine, Trucks rocks, funks and soars, the brass section owns it, and the keyboardist's flute work is sublime. There are a couple of tracks on disc 1 that I usually skip but the rest are diamonds. Disc 2 is basically studio practice/experimental cuts of disc 1 songs, trending to less refined but still cool. The last cut is amazing, pure Allman Brothers but on steroids, with Susan fronting with delightful effect -- this song alone is worth the extra cost of the deluxe edition, but be aware the unique Fender amp packaging won't fit in typical CD storage. This album instantly became a favorite in my collection.

Like the other TTB studio albums, this is an excellent collection of tunes, each of which sounds better and better with repeated listening. The Deluxe edition is worth having for the 3 live tracks and the nice David Bowie cover. The other 4 songs on the bonus disc don't really add much, at least not in my opinion. But those 3 tracks that were recorded at the Beacon Theatre in NYC...WOW !! They capture the power and energy that this band exudes on stage. If the bonus disc had more live tracks I would have given that extra star. But the cd is very, very good.

Good blues music , these guys a really good musicians. Enjoy their music

I have intermittent hearing loss due to a birth defect, and it acted up in early January and lasted for over two months. I had been waiting for this album since it was first announced last year, and unfortunately I had to wait until my hearing returned before I could order it. It was well worth the wait. Every song on here is a gem, a true joy to hear and savor. With each album the TTB only grows better, crafting songs that stir the soul. They cover so many genres in their music that it's impossible to peg them as simply a "blues-rock" or "jam band". I've had this deluxe set for almost two months now and still find myself listening to it at least a few times a week.

I happened to turn on NPR while driving and heard an interview with these folks. It was the first time I'd ever heard of the band. They played a couple of their tunes, and I was hooked. I ordered this set immediately, and it doesn't disappoint. Great, down-home music with thoughtful lyrics. The female lead sounds an awful lot like Bonnie Raitt, which may be both good and bad -- good because Bonnie has a great voice, bad because being different from other artists can be a boon in show biz. Anyway, I highly recommend this set.

Absolutely adore this album... Whether im decompressing from a bad day, jamming out while cleaning house or finding my motivation while getting ready for work, this album helps me out. It's a fantastic display of TTB's talent.

Prodotto di qualità. Venditore puntuale e solerte.

This is a fine example of a group that has matured and grown in its musicality. It sounds like the band has taken a purposeful change in direction, all for the better. Derek's excellent guitar work is drawn back a bit to allow the vocals and other instrumentation to come to the fore. The result is a memorable album of tuneful selections. What adjectives to describe this album? Delightful, harmonic, heartwarming, inspiring!

プロデュースはデレクが担当(一部Doyle BramhallIIとの共同プロデュース)。デレクのホームスタジオであるSwamp Ragaでレコーディングは行われ、録音エンジニアリングとミックス作業は、デレクのギターテックも務めるBobby Tisが担う。そして、マスタリングは名匠Bob Ludwigが担当。さらに、アナログ用のカッティング作業は、信頼の証Bernie Grundman Masteringによる仕事。バンドメンバーに関しては、ベースのTom Lefebvreはスタジオ作品には初参加となる。彼はジャズ系のミュージシャンとの共演が多いので、TTBの加入には正直驚いたが、どっしりとタメの効いたグルーヴを提供し、アレンジ全体を引き締めている。さらに、こちらもすでにツアーには帯同している、新女性バックボーカルAlicia Chakourもクレジットに名を連ねている。ソングライティングは、前作は外部のライターの参加が目立ったが、今作はほぼバンドメンバーのみで行っている。このことは、メンバー間での結束の強まりや関係性のよさを物語っているように思える。 今作の特徴は、デレクのギターが今まで以上に前面に出ているところであろう。これまでのTTB作品では、スーザンの歌により重きが置かれていて、Derek Trucks Band時代よりもデレクのギターが控えめになっている印象だった。TTBの根幹はスーザンの歌とデレクのギターであり、今作ではその相関がほどよいバランス具合に均衡している、と実感した。世界中ツアーをし演奏を積み重ねる過程で、バンドとしてシェイプアップし、理想的なリレーションシップが醸成されてきたのだろう。その結果がソングライティングにも活かされ、デレクの持ち味である表現力が如何なく発揮されている。デレクのギターがもっと聞きたいと願っていた人は、今作で溜飲が下がる思いをするに相違ない。スーザンの激唱とデレクの力強くしなやかなプレイに鼓舞され、バンドサウンドは熱量を高め、エネルギーとして放出され降り注いでいるようだ。 Mad Dog & EnglishmenやDelaney & Bonnieなどの芳醇な60‾70年代の米南部音楽のコンセプトを現代に持ち込むというのは、デレクにとってある種の挑戦だったのかもしれない。デレクはこれまで積極的にカバー曲の演奏を行ってきた。そこには、古い時代にも素晴らしい音楽があり、その良さを伝えていきたいという使命感があったに違いない。その試みが、世界屈指のライブバンドTTBという形で結実し、多くのリスナーを魅了しているのだ。ちなみに、アナログ再生環境のある方は、今作を是非LPで聞いていただきたい。それぞれの面の収録時間を短くすることで、カッティングレベルが高くなっているため、より迫力あるサウンドを堪能できる(輸入盤CDとの聞き比べの個人的所感)。

le nouveau cd de tedeschi trucks band que j'attendais avec impatience est enfin arrivé,quelques morceaux avaient été joués à Paris au mois de novembre le tout est superbe ,le blues rock de TTB est maîtrisé ,les cuivres impeccables ,les solos de guitare de Trucks la voie de Susan Tedeschi font de cet album un incontournable

Descubrí a Tedeschi en un DVD del "Festival de la Guitarra" de Eric Clapton. Tanto ella como su marido Derek Alman, de los Alman Brother (otra banda espectacular) son una maravilla. Un rock muy cuidado fusionado a la perfección con el folk y el country. Recomiendo buscar la otra versión del grupo DEREK TRUCKS BAND