THE MOTHER TRUCKERS
Let's All Go to Bed
Funzalo Records 2008
www.themothertruckers.com

Genre
Hard rock / country / southern / blues

The Good
"Dynamite" [sample] explodes into your ear canal with it's soulful hard rocking blues guitar and the dueting vocals of Teal Collins and Josh Zee. These two make it clear they're hot for each others fire. Zee's guitar solo is simply stunning. Collins and Zee are switching off again on the blusey track "Streets of Atlanta." It's more of a Zee vocal affair, but Collins compliments him well. Teal takes center stage on the upbeat country rocker "Never Miss My Baby." This vocal power house proves she can compete with the country legends that came before her. Collins explores her soulfulness on the emotional ballad "When I Get My Wings." "Let's All Go to Bed" isn't as raunchy as you might think. It more about how complicated life can be, but things are simpler in bed. The track has a lot of country flair complete with harmonica accompaniment. Another fiery solo for Zee. "Quiet Night" is full of great vocal melodies and smooth acoustic tones.

The Bad
Nothing

The Verdict
Let's all go buy this CD! You can't beat this collection of hard-rocking country tunes, mixed with straight-up blues, traditional country, and soulful melodies. Josh Zee's deep tones were meant for Teal Collins spunky high-tones like peanut butter was made for chocolate. Let's All Go To Bed will stay rockin' in your head long after the lights go out.

Did You Know?
Teal's father was the famous jazz disc jockey Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins.

Rating: out of 5

--George Dionne