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For the follow-up to Moment of Forever, his first set of new original songs in years, Kris Kristofferson decided to record a set of stripped-down new versions of his classic songs. This project, released on Atlantic Records and entitled The Austin Sessions, was a star-studded affair, featuring harmony vocals from Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Matraca Berg, Vince Gill, Marc Cohn, Alison Krauss, Catie Curtis, and Mark Knopfler. In one sense, it's easy to question why Kristofferson needed to record these songs again, since much of his catalog seems to consist of reinterpretations of these songs, but taken on its own terms, it's a good listen. In a way, Kristofferson's voice -- which never had too much range, even at its peak -- sounds better now that its older; the ragged edges and wear give it more character, which lend character to the songs. Ultimately, The Austin Sessions isn't a major addition to his catalog, but there's enough warmth and personality to these recordings to make it worth a listen for longtime fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Vince Gill,Jackson Browne,Mark Cohn,Steve Earle
Recorded at Arlyn Studis, Austin, Texas. Includes liner notes by Kris Kristofferson.
Personnel: Kris Kristofferson (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); John Willis (acoustic, electric, slide & nylon string guitar, dobro, mandolin); Stephen Bruton (acoustic, electric & high string guitar, mandolin); Fred Mollin (12-string guitar, percussion); Mark Knopfler (electric guitar, background vocals); Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Jim Cox (accordion, piano, organ); Joe Spivey (fiddle); Larry Paxton (acoustic & electric bass); Mike Baird (drums); Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, Catie Curtis, Matraca Berg, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Mark Cohn (background vocals).
Mojo (Publisher) (1/00, p.98) - "...these profound, masterful songs of loss and loneliness are given a worthy going over by their creator." Austin Sessions Music | List Price | $9.98 (You save $2.33) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Pop CDs, Country, Singer/Songwriter | | Label | Atlantic | | Orig Year | 1999 | | All Time Sales Rank | 17919  | | CD Universe Part number | 1097905 | | Catalog number | 83208 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 24, 1999 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Fred Molin | | Engineer | Mark Linett | | Personnel | Paul Franklin - steel guitar Kris Kristofferson - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica Jim Cox - accordion, piano, organ Joe Spivey - fiddle Mike Baird - drums Larry Paxton - acoustic & electric bass Fred Mollin - 12-string guitar, percussion Mark Cohn - background vocals
Also: Mark Knopfler, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Jackson Browne, Stephen Bruton, Steve Earle, Marc Cohn, Matraca Berg, Catie Curtis |
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