''Out of the Madness'' is the second studio album by American Jazz/Blues/R&B group

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, released on October 20, 1998. The album, a mix of blues classics and original compositions by the band, was recorded between June 14, 1997 – April 11, 1998 at Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana. Derek was eighteen years old at the time of the release of the album. In 2008, the album was made available digitally, and is now available on

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Reception

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, Cub Koda noted that, in relation to Trucks' debut album, ''Out of the Madness'' "puts his playing and music more firmly in Southern American roots music territory," with "more of a jam session feeling... than that of a cohesive album." He concluded: "All in all, a young artist still showing promise." Geoffrey Himes of ''

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'' called Trucks "a teenage blues guitarist of undeniable virtuosity and an uncertain grasp of the blues gestalt," and stated that the album contains "respectable but workmanlike versions of familiar standards." He commented: "Derek has absorbed a lot in a short time, but he still has a ways to go in matching the graceful jazz-blues-country-rock synthesis of the Allman Brothers." '' OffBeats Melissa Crory wrote: "From the opening track, 'Preachin' Blues' to the almost nine-minute scorcher, 'Kickin' Back,' Trucks' ability shines. Ain't no potential about this bluesman, he's already there." Writing for ''The Music Box'', John Metzger remarked: "Trucks' guitar screams with a powerful and relentless force that seems to draw from an older, wiser spirit... Though ''Out of the Madness'' is a little rough around the edges, it's an album that is full of promise." In an article for ''Daily Vault'', Christopher Thelen described the album as "a testament to the talent of Trucks and his band," and stated: "if you enjoy traditional blues as well as a bit of Southern rock thrown into the mix for texture, then ''Out Of The Madness'' will be a wonderful addition to your collection."

Track listing

Personnel

The Derek Trucks Band

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- guitar * Todd Smallie - bass *Bill McKay - organ, keyboards *

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- drums, percussion

Additional personnel

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- vocals, guitar *

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- vocals, guitar *

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- guitar *John Snyder - producer *Matt Tutor - vocals *Tony Daigle - engineer *Jay Newland - engineer *Jim Watts - assistant engineer *Benny Graeff - assistant engineer *Jay Newland - mastering *Jay Newland - mixing *Jim Watts - mixing *Jason Standard - assistant engineer * Flournoy Holmes - cover art, design, photography *K. Tauches - design assistant *Stacey Orzell - photography

References

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