Already widely considered one of the best guitarists of this generation, Derek Trucks has further cemented his place in history with his bands 6th studio release Already Free. Heavily rooted in a genre I like to call Rock & Soul, Already Free is more cohesive than previous efforts, focusing more on song structure, and less on extended improvisation. Of course, Truck's trademark slide licks still rip through on each tune, but their is a feeling of maturity throughout the album, likely due to the fact that a majority of the songs were written by Trucks and company, and recorded in a new home studio in his backyard. Standout tracks include a remake of the Bob Dylan tune Down in the Flood, the organ drenched gospel soul of Sweet Inspiration, the footstomping Get What You Deserve, and title track Already Free. Already a legend in most guitar circles, its only a matter of time before Derek Trucks is a household name among even the casual music fan.
Rating: 9/10
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