Future Soul (album)

Future Soul
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 20, 2026
StudiosSwamp Raga Recording (Jacksonville, Florida)
Phantom Studios (Gallatin, Tennessee)
Length42:18
Labels
ProducerMike Elizondo
Tedeschi Trucks Band chronology
I Am the Moon
(2022)
Future Soul
(2026)

Future Soul is the sixth studio album by the American blues rock group the Tedeschi Trucks Band. It was released on March 20, 2026, by Swamp Family Music and Fantasy Records, with distribution by Concord Music Group. The album was produced by Mike Elizondo with group member Derek Trucks co-producing.[1]

Background

Future Soul was recorded at the group's own Swamp Raga Recording studio in Jacksonville, Florida as well as Elizondo's own Phantom Studios in Gallatin, Tennessee.[2]

Promotion

The album's lead single, "I Got You", was released in tandem with the announcement of the album on January 23, 2026.[3] The second single, "Who Am I", was released on February 20, 2026.[4]

The Tedeschi Trucks Band will embark on a tour in support of this album, set to run from April to October 2026.[5]

Critical reception

Writing for No Depression, John Amen described Future Soul as "ambitious in scope and easy-going in tone".[6] Americana Highways wrote in their review of the album that it "stands as a testament not just to musical excellence but to what’s possible when two people build something together over decades. This is what power couples do when they’re working: they lift each other up, celebrate each other’s gifts, and invite the rest of us into what they’ve made".[7]

Track listing

Future Soul track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Crazy Cryin'"3:31
2."I Got You"Mattison4:20
3."Who Am I"4:56
4."Hero"
  • Tyler Greenwell
  • Tedeschi
  • Trucks
4:12
5."What in the World"Paul Olsen2:59
6."Future Soul"Mattison3:19
7."Under the Knife"
  • Mattison
  • Tedeschi
  • Trucks
3:32
8."Be Kind"Dixon3:22
9."Devil Be Gone"Dixon4:35
10."Shout Out"
  • Greenwell
  • Mattison
  • Tedeschi
  • Trucks
4:16
11."Ride On"
  • Dixon
  • Trucks
3:16
Total length:42:18

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

Tedeschi Trucks Band

  • Brandon Boone – bass guitar (tracks 1, 2, 5–7, 9–11)
  • Alecia Chakour – background vocals (1, 2, 4, 6–11), tambourine (1, 3, 6, 8)
  • Gabe Dixon – Hammond B3 (1–5, 7, 9–11), piano (2, 8), keyboards (3, 6–11), background vocals (7, 9)
  • Isaac Eady – drums (1, 2, 5–7, 9–11), percussion (2)
  • Emmanuel Echem – trumpet (1, 2, 5, 7–11)
  • Tyler Greenwell – drums (1–3, 6, 8, 11), percussion (6), shaker (7)
  • Elizabeth Lea – trombone (1, 2, 5, 7–11)
  • Mike Mattison – background vocals (1, 2, 4, 6–11), acoustic guitar (2, 7, 10), vocals (7)
  • Mark Rivers – background vocals (1, 2, 4, 6–11), shaker (3)
  • Susan Tedeschi – vocals (1–6, 8–11), electric guitar (1, 4, 6, 8–10), background vocals (7)
  • Derek Trucks – electric guitar; acoustic guitar (3, 5), electronic percussion (7)
  • Kebbi Williams – saxophone (2, 5, 7–11)

Additional musicians

  • Mike Elizondo – keyboards (3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11), bass guitar (3, 4, 8), acoustic guitar (3)
  • Abe Rounds – percussion (1, 7, 10, 11)
  • Austin Hoke – cello (10)

Technical personnel

Charts

Chart performance for Future Soul
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[9]33
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10]75
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11]136
Croatian International Albums (HDU)[12] 22
French Physical Albums (SNEP)[13] 42
French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[14] 8
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15]19
German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[16] 8
Japanese Rock Albums (Oricon)[17] 12
Japanese Western Albums (Oricon)[18] 7
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[19]7
Swedish Physical Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[20] 12
UK Albums Sales (OCC)[21] 7
UK Americana Albums (Official Charts)[22]4
US Billboard 200[23]166
US Americana/Folk Albums (Billboard)[24]12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[25]28
US Top Blues Albums (Billboard)[26]1
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[27] 43

References

  1. ↑ "Tedeschi Trucks Band announces new album, "Future Soul"". Blues Rock Review. January 23, 2026. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (March 6, 2026). "Tedeschi Trucks Band to release new album 'Future Soul' this month". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Bernstein, Scott (January 23, 2026). "'Not A Weak Spot': Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album 'Future Soul'". JamBase. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ Gustafson, Hana (February 20, 2026). "Tedeschi Trucks Band Preview Forthcoming Album 'Future Soul' with New Single "Who Am I"". Relix Media. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ Lewry, Fraser (January 23, 2026). "Tedeschi Trucks Band launch new album, single and mammoth tour". Louder. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  6. ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: With 'Future Soul,' Tedeschi Trucks Band Range Far and Wide". No Depression: Roots Music and Culture Journalism. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ "REVIEW: Tedeschi Trucks Band "Future Soul" • Americana Highways". Americana Highways. March 26, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Future Soul / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Tedeschi Trucks Band – Future Soul" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Tedeschi Trucks Band – Future Soul" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Tedeschi Trucks Band – Future Soul" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Lista prodaje 14. tjedan 2026" [Sales list week 14, 2026] (in Croatian). HDU. April 5, 2026. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Top Albums Physiques (Semaine du 27 mars 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 27 mars 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Tedeschi Trucks Band – Future Soul" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts Top 20 Rock/Metal-Charts – 27 März 2026" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Oricon Top 20 Rock Albums: March 30, 2026" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Oricon Top 30 Western Albums: March 30, 2026" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 27/3/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Veckolista Album Fysiskt, vecka 13" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart on 27/3/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Official Americana Albums Chart on 27/3/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Tedeschi Trucks Band Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Tedeschi Trucks Band Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Tedeschi Trucks Band Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Tedeschi Trucks Band Chart History (Top Blues Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Tedeschi Trucks Band Chart History (Top Rock & Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2026.