The band’s debut album “Road Ends in Water,” was released in March 2012 on Devil Down Records, and was compared to the early work of the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan terms of songwriting, vocals, energy, and spirit, as well as with the White Stripes, Drive-By Truckers, and Black Keys. The album was celebrated internationally as a prime example of raw North Mississippi boogie in a refreshed and modernized form. TURCHI finished tracking their second full-length album at Ardent Studios in December 2012, and recorded a live album in Lafayette, Louisiana during their November tour, making for two upcoming 2013 releases.
The band was founded in 2011 by slide guitarist and singer Reed Turchi, along with drummer Cameron Weeks (Black Skies/Aminal/Some Army). Together with bassist/guitarist Chris Reali they recorded the debut album “Road Ends in Water” in Chapel Hill in early 2012, which features Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars/Black Crowes) on three tracks. The album, released on Devil Down Records, immediately received acclaim worldwide as a prime example of raw North Mississippi boogie music in a modernized form.
TURCHI is currently touring nationwide in support of “Road Ends in Water,’ and will be going back into the studio late this fall to begin work on their second album.
“He doesn’t sound like anyone else, nor does he have to, and his song-writing ability displays a maturity beyond his years…with wonderful, thick fuzzy guitar riffs, there’s a synergy on display…highly recommended.” –“Saturday Blues,” South Australia
“TURCHI has done a masterful job presenting his own music…I highly recommend this recording to anyone who likes the pure blues in an unadulterated form done by modern musicians.” – Bman’s Blues Report
“Yes, I know. I’m not supposed to compare anyone to Bob Dylan, but it’s not just the sound, it’s also the storytelling quality that brings Bob Dylan to mind…in an interesting twist in the next song, TURCHI sounds a lot like a young Mick Jagger…this album has everything a blues fan could want.” – Gary Schwind, LA Examiner
“The spiritual flame passed from Fred McDowell to R.L. Burnside to Kenny Brown now lights up the guitar band of TURCHI…the crunch and slide of this blues trio assures that the kudzu boogie will long continue.” –Dennis Rozanski, BluesRag
Be Alright
Turchi Lyrics
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Pulled off of a backroad
Said I don't really like your style
I say Lord Lord let it go
Cause it'll be alright
Looking up through a bottle
But the way that you treated her
You know I'd tear up this place
Cause it'll be alright
Long time since I been down
So drunk I can't stand
Don't matter if I can't see
I ain't blind like your man
Cause it'll be alright
You don't know my name
I don't care ‘bout yours
Got a funny damn feeling
That you've been here before
Cause it'll be alright
In Turchi's song "Be Alright", the lyrics describe a tense encounter between the singer and another person who pulls up in a flatbed truck on a backroad. The lyrics suggest that the two have a history of conflict, as the singer expresses dislike for the other person's style. However, the singer tries to move past their animosity by saying "Lord Lord let it go", implying a desire for peace between them.
The second verse describes the singer drinking from a bottle and being unable to see the other person's face clearly. Despite their inebriation, the singer observes that the other person mistreated a woman, which would cause them to want to "tear up this place" in anger. The chorus repeats the sentiment that, despite the tensions and conflicts between them, everything will be alright.
The final verse acknowledges that the singer has been down in the past and been so drunk they couldn't stand. However, the singer insists that they are not blind like the other person's partner. The lyrics end with a final expression of hope that everything will be alright, with the suggestion that the two individuals have crossed paths before.
Overall, the lyrics to "Be Alright" suggest a desire for reconciliation and harmony even in the face of conflict and past grievances.
Line by Line Meaning
Back of a flatbed
We were riding on the back of a flatbed truck.
Pulled off of a backroad
We turned onto a small, secluded road.
Said I don't really like your style
You told me that you don't appreciate my behavior or personality.
I say Lord Lord let it go
I responded by telling you to let go of your negative attitude and forgive me for whatever it is that you don't like.
Cause it'll be alright
I reassured you that everything will turn out just fine despite any issues we may have.
Looking up through a bottle
I was drinking alcohol and having trouble seeing straight.
Can't make out your face
I could not see your face or any distinguishing features clearly enough to recognize you.
But the way that you treated her
From the way you were treating her, I could tell that you were harming her in some way.
You know I'd tear up this place
I would be willing to fight you or cause a commotion in order to protect her from your abusive behavior.
Cause it'll be alright
Despite the difficult situation we are in, everything will be okay eventually.
Long time since I been down
It has been a while since I have been in a low or difficult situation.
So drunk I can't stand
I was very intoxicated to the point where I was unable to stand up properly.
Don't matter if I can't see
It does not matter if I am unable to see clearly due to my inebriation.
I ain't blind like your man
Despite my state, I am still more aware of the situation than your significant other.
Cause it'll be alright
Everything will turn out just fine in the end.
You don't know my name
You are not aware of my identity.
I don't care ‘bout yours
I am not interested in knowing your name or other identifying information.
Got a funny damn feeling
I have a strange intuition or suspicion about something in this situation.
That you've been here before
I believe that you are familiar with this area or have previously been involved in a similar situation.
Cause it'll be alright
Despite any challenges we may face, everything will ultimately be okay.
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.