Let Me Get By

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great album! We loved Susan's early blues stuff (& she's from Massachusetts like us), but I think the collaboration with husband Derek (what a slide player -- better than Dwayne?) & the rest of their stellar band is tremendous. It's an infections blend of R&B, soul, blues, & funk. Buy it! And check out their Red Rocks full concert video on YouTube.

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.

Just amazing, every song is outstanding, I have listened to it not stop in my car for the last month, also has seen them live 3 times in the past year an again what MUSICIANS WOW, they own everything they play. One down note, How do I get the melodies out of my head at night??? I find myself walking up humming the songs lol

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.