Though the band name and title might lead you to think it's a porn rock album or some such thing, the Mother Truckers' Let's All Go to Bed is the kind of good-time roots rock that many listeners associate with the music scene of the group's Austin, TX base. There's a lot of country in their sound, as well as some folk and raunchy bar band rock, more often than not executed with a grinning, upbeat delivery. The female-male harmonies of Teal Collins and Josh Zee do much to distinguish them from the many other bands, from Austin and elsewhere, in roughly the same boat. For the most part, however, it's rather typical fare for the genre, though that's hardly a bad thing. It's admirably varied and eclectic, from honky-tonkish stompers (though these fall short of being so vicious as to be cowpunk) and the "Honky Tonk Women"-styled "Streets of Atlanta" to fairly tuneful, delicate ballads that give Collins the spotlight. ~ Richie Unterberger
'It could be day it could be night, it just depends on when the feelings right!to light my dynamite' sings Teal and Josh on the lead track of The Mother Truckers provocatively titled CD, Let's All Go To Bed. And like Dynamite, this CD (their third) explodes and leaves a lasting impact. From the must-sing-along chorus of Let's All Go To Bed, to Teal's sexy, soulful vocals on Billy Joe Shaver's When I Get My Wings, this album is a huge step forward for The Mother Truckers. Mixed by the legendary Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Hole, Dinosaur Jr.
), Let's All Go To Bed is the perfect blend of rock n roll, soul, and honky-tonk, with a little pinch of sugar thrown in.
Josh Zee and Teal Collins, who make up the core of The Mother Truckers, met at an open mike years ago and the meeting was, shall we say, musically explosive. Both had already established roots in the music business, and were looking for a new direction. Josh had recorded two albums and toured the world with Sony recording artist, Protein. Teal, whose early introduction to music was through her dad (famous Jazz disc jockey Al, \"Jazzbeaux\" Collins), had worked as a session singer and received Gold and Platinum albums for her work on Shanice (Motown records) and Third Eye Blind\'s album Blue.
In 2002, they focused their energies on what would become The Mother Truckers. The band began touring extensively and recorded their first album, Something Worth Dying For. After a few years of gigging up and down the west coast, Josh and Teal made the move to Austin, Texas, where they became known for their GramParsons/Emmylou Harris style vocal harmonies, backed by some serious guitar playing.
The 'Live Music Capital of the World' made The Mother Truckers feel right at home. They scored a residency at The Continental Club, one of Austin's most notorious live venues, and just as soon caught the attention of Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel). Impressed by their rich vocals, story-telling lyrics, and outstanding musicianship, Benson offered to make an album with The Mother Truckers. The result was 2007's award winning Broke, Not Broken. Austin American Statesman's Michael Corcoran placed the album on his Top 10 list, and The Austin Chronicle declared them 'Best Roots Rock Group of 2006' 2008 sees The Mother Truckers taking their blend of high-octane Americana to a higher level. With the addition of former Protein drummer Dan Thompson, and Austin music scene veteran Danny G on bass, the mix of hard hitting electric guitars, soaring vocals and irreverent lyrics is even more volatile. They mix up country, blues and rock and then add their own unique twist with their creative songwriting and high energy live performances. Whether they are sharing the stage with Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, or Willie Nelson at his famed Fourth of July Picnic, or playing uber-indie fests such as Bumbershoot or High Sierra, The Mother Truckers always bring that Texas heat to the stage.
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