Tedeschi Trucks Band ‎– I Am The Moon: III. The Fall

Tedeschi Trucks Band 
I Am The Moon: III. The Fall
(Black Vinyl)
Release: 2022

Track Listing:

1. Somehow
2. None Above
3. Yes We Will
4. Gravity
5. Emmaline
6. Take Me As I Am

More Info:
Serving as the emotional pivot of their ambitious four-part, 24-track opus inspired by the 12th-century Persian poem Layla and Majnun, I Am The Moon: III. The Fall is where the collective's sprawling, 12-piece muscle locks into its deepest and most soulful pocket. If the earlier chapters set the stage and examined longing, this chapter tackles gravity, consequence, and heartbreak with stunning musical maturity. The opener "Somehow" sets the tone immediately with an irresistible, greasy funk strut driven by punchy horn stabs, clavinet grooves, and Susan Tedeschi’s powerhouse, Bonnie Raitt-esque vocal grit. From there, the record leans into rich Southern soul and gospel warmth, letting Mike Mattison take the lead on the swampy roots groove of "Fall In" before culminating in the gorgeous, tear-jerking acoustic drift of "Take Me As I Am." Tying the entire sonic tapestry together is Derek Trucks’ untouchable slide guitar work. His playing never overpowers the arrangement; instead, he threads through the mix with vocal-like phrasing, vocal microtones, and soaring, weeping sustain that elevates the whole piece into a masterclass in modern American roots music.