Let Me Up (I've Had Enough)

Let Me Up (I've Had Enough) is the seventh studio album by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in 1987. It followed their previous album Southern Accents and represents a conscious effort by the band to move away from the conceptual ambitions of its predecessor and create a more straightforward, guitar-driven rock album.

The album's title, "Let Me Up (I've Had Enough)," is often interpreted as a reflection of the band's frustration with the pressures and expectations of the music industry, as well as perhaps Petty's own internal struggles following the difficult recording process of Southern Accents.

The songs on Let Me Up (I've Had Enough) cover a range of themes, including disillusionment, relationships, and societal commentary. The album features a raw, energetic sound, emphasizing the band's live performance capabilities. While not as commercially successful as some of their other albums, it received generally positive reviews and is considered by many fans to be a solid and underrated entry in their discography.

Notable tracks on the album include "Jammin' Me," a collaboration with Bob Dylan and Mike Campbell that critiques media saturation, and "Runaway Trains," a more introspective song about personal struggles. Other key tracks that contribute to the album's overall theme are "All Mixed Up," "How Many More Days," and "My Life/Your World."

The album marked a return to a more basic rock and roll format for the Heartbreakers, after the stylistic experimentation of Southern Accents. It showcases their strength as a band and their commitment to delivering energetic and engaging music.