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"Signs" is the fourth studio album from blues-rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band, released 15th February 2019 on the FanTasy Record label.
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Fusing Blues, Soul, R&B and Americana Signs sees Tedeschi Trucks Band continuing to forge their own path in music. This isn’t just a group of mates recording some tunes, this is a very skilled band bursting with musicians at the top of their game. Opener Signs, High Times gives you a flavour of what’s to come and it finds the band speaking frankly through their lyrics. While the music may sound uptempo and groovy, there’s a very serious message underpinning the track, and indeed the whole album. During these troubled times, Tedeschi Trucks Band are here to hope for change, instil optimism in the listener and deliver some of the most finely crafted songs of their career.
The intensity of Signs is something that really hits you. There’s so much to unpack both lyrically and musically. I’m Gonna Be Here as an example. The song is full of intricate riffs and melodies with Tedeschi’s voice hitting you in the sweet spot as she assures you she’ll be there through the dark and difficult times. The last 2 minutes of the song centre on an intense guitar riff while gospel-tinged backing vocals crank the tension up even further. No one trick ponies, the band then changes the tempo with When Will I Begin, one of the album’s slower and more contemplative moments.
Signs is a strong record for Tedeschi Trucks Band and one that should easily match, if not better, their previous sales and chart positions. Even if you took out Tedeschi’s incredible voice, there would still be so much to enjoy here. Every single song is complex, layered and honest but with Tedeschi’s voice leading the charge, it cranks everything up to a more heightened level. Signs could have a very broad appeal and it’s going to make for some incredible live shows.
Reviewed by Pip Ellwood-Hughes for entertainment-focus.com.
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