Audio CD review:
Susan Tedeschi - Better Days

Susan Tedeschi - Better Days

Band: Susan Tedeschi Title: Better Days Rating: Release Date: 05 January, 1999 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: It's Up To You 2: Gonna Write Him A Letter 3: Love Never Treats Me Right 4: It Hurts Me Too 5: Locomotive 6: You're On My Hair (Instrumental) 7: Better Days 8: Hound Dog 9: I Don't Want Nobody 10: Ain't Nobody's Business

Editoral Review Susan Tedeschi has been singing since she was 4 years old, and it shows; her voice has the power and control that comes from long experience. This reissue of the Boston favorite's 1995 debut clearly highlights her greatest strength: her voice. If her version of "Hound Dog" doesn't blow the top off of Big Mama Thornton's original, it's still a strong effort, and she's just as good with her own material. The title track--penned by Adrienne Hayes, guitarist for Tedeschi's band--is especially good, as the slow tempo allows Tedeschi to stretch her pipes a bit. Unfortunately, even by the release of Just Won't Burn, Tedeschi's guitar hadn't caught up with her voice, and the discrepancy is even more obvious here--there's a spark, but it doesn't quite catch fire. Still, there's no question that her heart's in the right place, and if her guitar work continues to improve, there'll be no stopping her. --Genevieve Williams .. You can see a complete list of all Susan Tedeschi discography, or go back to the Susan Tedeschi tabs