What makes Let Me Get By by Tedeschi Trucks Band notable?

The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant milestone for the band in terms of commercial success. It also received critical acclaim, highlighted by a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, further establishing the band's influence within the contemporary blues-rock scene. Let Me Get By is the third studio album by Tedeschi Trucks Band, released after their acclaimed 2013 album, Made Up Mind. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for powerful live performances, and this album continued to showcase their unique sound blending rock, blues, and soul influences.

Who is Let Me Get By for?

Let Me Get By works well if you're into soulful grooves for reflection, emotional depth in every track and inviting sing-along moments.

How many songs are on Let Me Get By?

Let Me Get By has 10 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Let Me Get By

Tedeschi Trucks Band · 2016

56 min · 10 tracks · rock music

Soulful rock grooves intertwine with bluesy melodies, showcasing a blend of emotional depth and instrumental prowess.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Laugh About It — This track stands out with its infectious energy and lyrical exploration of resilience in the face of adversity, embodying the album's spirit.
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Don't Know What It Means — The song features a captivating interplay between guitar riffs and soulful vocals, serving as a centerpiece that showcases the band's musical chemistry.
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Let Me Get By — As the title track, it encapsulates the essence of self-reflection and personal growth, woven together with rich instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album blends soulful rock with bluesy elements, showcasing strong musicianship but lacks a fully cohesive narrative.

What we noticed

The first four tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fifth track introduces a more reflective tone with its slower pace.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

soulful grooves for reflection
emotional depth in every track
inviting sing-along moments
for evening relaxation
dynamic instrumentals with heart

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced listening
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Let Me Get By is the third studio album by Tedeschi Trucks Band, released after their acclaimed 2013 album, Made Up Mind. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for powerful live performances, and this album continued to showcase their unique sound blending rock, blues, and soul influences.
Stylistic neighbors: The Allman Brothers Band· Gov't Mule· Susan Tedeschi

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Anyhow 6:36
2 Laugh About It 5:06
3 Don't Know What It Means 6:00
4 Right on Time 4:33
5 Let Me Get By 4:25
6 Just as Strange 3:41
7 Crying Over You / Swamp Raga for Holzapfel, Lefebvre, Flute and Harmonium 8:03
8 Hear Me 4:33
9 I Want More 7:19
10 In Every Heart 6:21

What to play next

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Signs

2019

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Made Up Mind

2013

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