Personnel: Susan Tedeschi (vocals, guitar, acoustic slide guitar); Adrienne
Hayes (guitar, slide guitar); Little Annie Raines (harmonica); Jim Lamond (bass); Mike Aiello (drums).
Recorded at Rik Tinory Production Studios, Cohasset, Massachusetts.
Personnel: Susan Tedeschi (vocals, guitar); Susan Tedeschi; Jim Lamond (bass guitar); Mike Aiello (drums); Adrienne Hayes (guitar, slide guitar); Annie Raines (harmonica).
Recording information: Rik Tinory Production Studiios, Cohasset, MA.
Originally released in 1995, Better Days was re-released after the success of Just Won't Burn created a legion of blues fans wanting more of Susan Tedeschi. This record finds Tedeschi's guitar prowess and eminent vocals proliferating the musical landscape in the same manner of blues legends who have gone before her. The tracks "It Hurts Me Too" and "Ain't Nobody's Business" are classic slow, bluesy songs complete with emotional vocal wailings that are sure to bring the house down when performed in a live arena. She picks up the pace with "Locomotive" and "I Don't Want Nobody," showing off her six-string skills. While there is no question that Tedeschi is a true talent and a blues force to be reckoned with, the musical arrangements could be improved by using a less-formulaic blues structure and attempting to offer something more contemporary. She has proven herself worthy of sharing the stage with the masters; her next challenge should be to break away and create her own sound. ~ Erik Crawford minimize