I Am the Moon
Tedeschi Trucks Band · 2022
130 min · 24 tracks · rock music
A tapestry of rootsy rock and blues interwoven with soulful melodies and expansive instrumental explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pasaquan — This sprawling track offers a sonic journey that encapsulates the band's adventurous spirit, featuring extended improvisation and rich instrumental dialogue.
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Ain’t That Something — With its catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's ability to fuse emotional storytelling with infectious grooves.
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All That Love — This track stands out for its lush arrangement and powerful vocal interplay between Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, creating a moving experience.
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Gravity — A poignant ballad that highlights Tedeschi's vocal prowess, it reflects themes of resilience and vulnerability amidst a beautifully layered musical backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious structure and strong musicianship highlight its artistic evolution, though it may not fully resonate beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album is structured as a four-part suite, with each section exploring different musical themes and styles.
- The first half of the album maintains a more upbeat tempo, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive instrumental explorations
- patient unfolding of themes
- soulful melodies for reflection
- late-night soulful gatherings
- cathartic emotional releases
Maybe skip if you
- need for instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 9, 2022, 'I Am the Moon' is the Tedeschi Trucks Band's follow-up to their acclaimed album 'Signs.' This ambitious record comprises a four-part suite, showcasing the band's evolution into more experimental territory while maintaining their signature blend of rock and blues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Allman Brothers Band· Gov't Mule· Susan Tedeschi
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hold That Line
The moment shifts from a hopeful chorus to an introspective verse that questions personal connections amidst life's challenges.
This structural transition adds depth to the narrative, illustrating the contrast between external optimism and internal struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hear My Dear 5:34
- 2 Fall In 5:47
- 3 I Am The Moon 5:14
- 4 Circles 'Round The Sun 6:16
- 5 Pasaquan 12:14
Disc 2
- 1 Playing With My Emotions 4:12
- 2 Ain’t That Something 5:25
- 3 All That Love 9:01
- 4 So Long Savior 2:40
- 5 Rainy Day 4:49
- 6 La Di Da 4:09
- 7 Hold That Line 6:04
Disc 3
- 1 Somehow 5:09
- 2 None Above 2:33
- 3 Yes We Will 6:31
- 4 Gravity 6:44
- 5 Emmaline 3:35
- 6 Take Me As I Am 5:27
Disc 4
- 1 Last Night In The Rain 4:53
- 2 Soul Sweet Song 3:55
- 3 D’Gary 6:44
- 4 Where Are My Friends? 5:20
- 5 I Can See You Smiling 3:47
- 6 Another Day 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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