Wait for Me is the third studio album by American blues artist Susan Tedeschi, released in 2002.
Reception
The track titled "Alone" earned Tedeschi a nomination for "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance" at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, while the album earned her a nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Album" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.
In a review for AllMusic, Hal Horowitz wrote: "With classy yet scorching performances and songs infused with roots rock, blues, funk, and even pop, it's a crossover album that oozes with integrity, terrific playing, and a loose yet distinctive direction."
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings called Tedeschi's voice "flexible and soaring," but criticized the inclusion of songs that "are awash with clichés that suppress individuality."
Geoffrey Himes of The Washington Post noted that Tedeschi "possesses a powerful soprano, an appealing blues-mama persona and good taste in songwriters," and suggested that her collaboration with Derek Trucks "sound[s] so comfortable that one wishes the married couple would join forces permanently."
Writing for All About Jazz, Charlie B. Dahan stated that Tedeschi "has matured and thus as an artist she must progress. Wait For Me examines the soulful side of music and does a damn good job of it."
The Morning Calls Jodi Duckett called the album "a significant step forward," and noted that "Tedeschi has widened her musical scope considerably."
Chris Gardner of Jambands.com praised "the gritty authenticity of the music," and remarked: "The album cover suggests a woman trying hard to impress. The music within doesn't try to impress. It just does."
In an article for The Music Box, John Metzger described the album as "a welcome comeback — one that often recalls the gospel blues of Etta James mixed with the soulful folk of Van Morrison," but noted that "it still falls a bit short of what she is capable of producing."
Track listing "Alone" (Tommy Sims) – 4:21 "Gonna Move" (Paul Pena) – 4:23 "Wrapped in the Arms of Another" (Tedeschi) – 3:03 "'Til I Found You" (Tom Hambridge, Tedeschi) – 3:32 "Wait for Me" (Felix Reyes) – 4:47 "The Feeling Music Brings" (Kofi Burbridge, Tedeschi, Derek Trucks) – 7:15 "In the Garden" (Tommy Shannon, Tedeschi) – 3:45 "Hampmotized" (Jason Crosby, Ron Perry, Jeff Sipe, Tedeschi) – 3:10 "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" (Bob Dylan) – 4:43 "I Fell in Love" (Tom Hambridge, Tedeschi) – 3:29 "Blues on a Holiday" (Paul Rishell) – 3:02
Personnel Susan Tedeschi - rhythm guitar, vocals, soloist Paul Ahlstrand - tenor saxophone Scott Aruda - trumpet Tino Barker - tenor saxophone Kevin Barry - acoustic guitar, soloist Gordon Beadle - baritone saxophone Joe Bonadio - drums Kofi Burbridge - organ, piano Dean Cassell - bass Jason Crosby - organ, piano, violin, keyboards Drew Glackin - bass Col. Bruce Hampton - guitar Johnnie Johnson - piano Dave Mattacks - drums David McNair - bass, rhythm guitar Ron Perry - bass Annie Raines - harmonica Milt Reder - electric guitar Paul Rishell - guitar Yonrico Scott - percussion, drums Noah Simon - mellotron Jeff Sipe - drums Todd Smallie - bass Derek Trucks - guitar Tom West - organ
Production Producers: Susan Tedeschi, Steve Berlin, Tom Dowd, Derek Trucks Executive producer: Richard Rosenblatt Engineers: Jeff Bakos, Nate Dube, David McNair, Noah Simon, Peter Thornton, Greg Trampe, André Zweers Mixing: David McNair Mastering: Robert Hadley Assistant: Joe Sullivan Horn arrangements: Paul Ahlstrand Design: Frank Olinsky
ChartsAlbum' - Billboard (North America) YearChartPosition2002The Billboard 20091Top Blues Albums1Top Independent Albums3Top Internet Albums133
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