Better Days

Susan Tedeschi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 5, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Oarfin Records
• ASIN: B00000GVZ5
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,482 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #41 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Blues Rock

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The makings of a superstar - Better Days!!, December 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Better Days (Audio CD)

I bought Just Won't Burn on a whim at a music store and fell in love with it the same day. I heard this woman named Susan Tedeschi with this remarkable bluesy voice that so reminded me of Bonnie Raitt. And who doesn't love Bonnie Raitt. But I discovered Susan Tedeschi is even better. Her voice has that Janis Joplin edge on tracks like It Hurt So Bad and Rock me Right.

I recently bought Better Days and love this album too though it's not quite as strong as Just Won't Burn. But that's a good thing cause we want our artists to improve with each album. That isn't to say Better Days isn't great. The title track is well written and well sung. It's an amazing ballad-like blues song. I also enjoy Love Never Treats Me Right and Locomotive. I feel the best track on this set, though, is Ain't Nobody's Business. It's pure blues and shows us just how much talent this lady has.

I recommend this to blues fans, Bonnie Raitt fans, Janis Joplin fans, and just fans of artist who really can sing. Susan Tedeschi is a superstar and should continue to get more recognition from the public especially with a bigger record label. She is currently writing and recording songs for her new album. I hope she takes her time. I saw improvement with Just Won't Burn from Better Days. I want to see improvement again. But it's difficult to improve on perfection!!!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tedeschi will be around for years to come, March 13, 2000

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"saracen" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Better Days (Audio CD)

I feel strange about reviewing an album that's been in constant rotation on my stereo for years, but I realize that there are still a lot of people who haven't caught on to Susan Tedeschi's talent. When I first saw Tedeschi perform live, I got the same chill down my spine that I got when I initially heard other female singers who, at one time or another, have made the Boston-Cambridge area their musical home - Robin Lane, Aimee Mann, Tracy Chapman, Shawn Colvin, Semenya McCord, Rebecca Parris, Laurie Sargent, and, yes, Bonnie Raitt. Whether it was their voice, their songwriting, their musicianship, their unique interpretations of old standards, or a combination of the above, each of them brought something new to the music world. With Tedeschi, it's that voice! Her guitar work may never become more than pedestrian (for some superb blues guitar, check out Deb Coleman), but to discount the beauty and strength of her voice because her guitar licks aren't there is comparable to dismissing the genius of a Van Gogh painting because his signature was a plain old "Vincent." This album is where it all began and it's a wonderful beginning to what is sure to be a long and rewarding musical career.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This gal knows how to play the blues!, July 12, 2002

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BluesChick101 (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Better Days (Audio CD)

I first heard Ms. Tedeschi when she opened for B.B. King in his year 2000 tour. What a night! I happen to be a big fan of the blues, and when I heard those performers, I was more than impressed! But Ms. Tedeschi stood out from the rest, because she expresses such a great amount of talent. You can tell that she loves her work! She can really play the blues, and her voice is just the icing on the cake!
It's hard to say which song on this album is my favorite. It's like trying to decide which one of your children you love more. But I will say that her interpretation of "Hound Dog" is not one to be missed. I would also have to say that the instrumental work on "You're On My Hair" is great! Not to mention, she can play a mean slide guitar! (When you hear "Locomotive" you'll know what I mean). I recommend this album to anyone who has a deep respect for the blues, you won't be disappointed!