What makes Let Me Up by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers notable?

The album features the hit single 'Jammin’ Me', which became a commercial success, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 and showcasing Petty's knack for socially conscious lyrics. It also received positive critical reception, with many reviewers noting its return to a more straightforward rock sound after the experimentation of its predecessor. The record solidified Petty's role as a staple of American rock music during the late 80s. Released in 1987, 'Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)' was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' follow-up to the acclaimed 'Southern Accents'. At this point, Petty was cementing his status as a leading figure in rock, blending catchy hooks with lyrical depth while navigating shifts in the music landscape. This album marked a moment of artistic independence as Petty sought to reclaim his creative vision after tensions with his label.

Who is Let Me Up for?

Let Me Up works well if you're into steady mid-tempo road trip, uplifting sing-along moments and resilient themes of freedom.

How many songs are on Let Me Up?

Let Me Up has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Let Me Up

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1987

41 min · 11 tracks · Southern rock · heartland rock

A vibrant blend of Southern rock and heartland sounds that captures a sense of resilience and freedom.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo road trip
uplifting sing-along moments
resilient themes of freedom
feel-good background energy

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slower, introspective sounds
seek immediate high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1987, 'Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)' was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' follow-up to the acclaimed 'Southern Accents'. At this point, Petty was cementing his status as a leading figure in rock, blending catchy hooks with lyrical depth while navigating shifts in the music landscape. This album marked a moment of artistic independence as Petty sought to reclaim his creative vision after tensions with his label.
Stylistic neighbors: Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· The Eagles

Tracklist

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

1 Jammin’ Me 4:09
2 Runaway Trains 5:13
3 The Damage You’ve Done 3:53
4 It’ll All Work Out 3:11
5 My Life/Your World 4:40
6 Think About Me 3:45
7 All Mixed Up 3:42
8 A Self‐Made Man 3:02
9 Ain’t Love Strange 2:40
10 How Many More Days 3:18
11 Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough) 3:32

What to play next

Listen next

Into the Great Wide Open

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Pack Up the Plantation: Live!

1985

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