- Audio CD (Jan 5 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Oarfin
- ASIN: B00000GVZ5
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 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 |
Product Description
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This reissue of the Boston favorite's 1995 debut clearly highlights her greatest strength: her voice. 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. 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
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By J. Cummings
Format:Audio CD
I love Susan Tedeschi and was thrilled to get a hold of this "pre-fame" CD. It's a great CD too. Full of powerful blues that are more reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt than of Janis Joplin.
The production on this CD is really pretty spotty. The first track "It's Up to You" has a very muddy quality to it and "It Hurts Me Too" is painful to listen to on headphones with the mixing from left to right channels constantly moving. Most of the tracks however, are adequately mixed.
All in all, this is well worth listening to if you're a Tedeschi fan, but her following CD's are far superior to this one. She just keeps getting better.
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Like most people, I fell in love with Susan Tedeschi after hearing "Just Won't Burn". It became the soundtrack of my senior year in high school...so I immediately bought "Better Days", and at first listen, I was disappointed. Nothing seemed to click. It wasn't bad, just okay. I set it aside for a couple months and just recently started listening to it again. I don't know why I didn't love it before! Some of the songs almost have a country feel, like the first track. Most are mellow blues, but they still rock. I can't wait for the new album!
By Anne
Format: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!
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!
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Better Days
First I heard Susan Tedeschi's CD, Just Won't Burn, and I was hooked, then I went in search of everything she's recorded, and found Better Days. I love it! Read more
Published on Aug 4 2001 by Sandra
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The makings of a superstar - Better Days!!
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... Read more
Published on Dec 9 2000
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Susan keeps getting better and better
I saw Susan perform for the the first time recently and was blown away. She literally brought the house down. She is evolving into one the greatest female blues artists. Read more
Published on Nov 26 2000 by Misty
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Can't get enough
My husband and I have the same taste of music so when he told me about hearing Ms. Tedeschi voice on our local radio station, I knew it would be something worth listening to . Read more
Published on Sep 17 2000
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Susan Has Got It
I have been a Blues Music collector for almost 15 years. I have cassettes and CD's in an amount you wouldn't believe. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2000 by Sunny Rogers
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Heart felt
Last night I was at the Blues Fest in Memphis and met some gals who said they saw Susan recieving honors at the Handy Awards. Read more
Published on May 27 2000 by Bob Bridge
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Not a bad start, at all.
I borrowed this album off a friend, and I found it to be far superior to "Just won't burn"; which is not a bad album, just a tad polite. This one has more of a spark. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2000 by Hector Gomez
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Amazed
I must say that I was taken back when I heard Susan sing. She moved something way down deep that no other singer has been able to reach. Read more
Published on Mar 30 2000 by ronnie
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Tedeschi will be around for years to come
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... Read more
Published on Mar 13 2000 by "saracen"
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Fantastic Female Blues
I got to see Susan long before any radio station exposed her. It was at a Blues festival and she played before Lonnie Brooks. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2000
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