Uncommon Music - Mother Truckers - Let's All Go To Bed

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Written By: Nichole Wagner

The Mother Truckers combine the songwriting and singing talents of Josh Zee and Teal Collins with a sound somewhat reminiscent of Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels if they had gone electric and been listening to Steve Earle.

Their latest album, “Let’s All Go To Bed,” opens with the explosive “Dynamite” and the rift-laden “Streets of Atlanta” before drifting into a more country sound on “Never Miss My Baby” and “Quite Night.”


While “I’m Coming Over” and “Can’t Sleep in Tucson” could easily find a home on just about any rock radio station, the cover of Billy Joe Shaver’s “When I Get My Wings” and the other gospel tune “Soul’s Journey Home” showcase Teal’s vocal range and abilities.

The title track jumps with a catchy chorus and a Johnny Cash-style train rhythm on the verses.

Featuring Teal on the ukulele, both “I’ll Meet You There” and a “”Tiger’s Eye” are a slight, but welcome departure from the rest of the guitar-laden album.

“Let’s All Go To Bed” is available on Funzalo Records and the video for “Dynamite” can be seen on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_dJ0dqq-l4).