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Chris Whitley has tinkered with genres as diverse as blues-rock, Americana, hard alternative rock, and straightforward singer/songwriter. Thus, it is no surprise that Whitley's fifth full-length batch of original material demonstrates a broad musical palette touching on all of these styles. Most interesting, however, is that ROCKET HOUSE finds Whitley taking a valiant stab at something that's always been just out of reach for him--mainstream accessibility. Guest contributions from high profile artists such as Dave Matthews and Bruce Hornsby certainly don't hurt this quest.

The opening track, "To Joy (Revolution of the Innocents)," features banjos and turntable abstraction clashing comfortably to create a highly original ambient exposition. Sparse cuts such as "Solid Iron Heart" and "From a Photograph" retain an earthy quality reminiscent of Whitley's earliest work, while "Say Goodbye" and "Serve You" position the songwriter as an above-average pop balladeer. Whitley even incorporates electronica-influenced breakbeats into some tunes ("Vertical Desert" and "Rocket House"). ROCKET HOUSE mixes things up in a way that is seldom seen on one singular album.

Recorded at Soho Music Studios, New York, New York.

Personnel: Chris Whitley (vocals, guitar, banjo, synthesizer); Dave Matthews (acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals); Tony Mangurian (guitar, synthesizer, bass, drums, programming); Steve Barber (piano, keyboards); Bruce Hornsby (Wurlitzer piano); Badal Roy (tabla); Darren Vigil Grey, Jill Momaday (percussion); Mark Henry (programming); DJ Logic (turntables); Trixie Whitley, Blondie Chaplin, Chick Graning (background vocals).

Entertainment Weekly (6/8/01, p.77) - "...The troubadour goes digital, looping in Middle Eastern chants, bongo beats, electronic beeps, and DJ Logic's scratches..." - Rating: B
CMJ (7/2/01, p.24) - "...His most complete, fullest-sounding work....It has moments of real beauty, and they are all accessible..."
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List Price $11.98 (You save $2.29)
Category Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs
Label ATO (USA)
Orig Year 2001
All Time Sales Rank   56545  
CD Universe Part number 1868462
Discs 1
Release Date Jun 05, 2001
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Tony Mangurian
Engineer Danny Madorsky
Personnel Blondie Chaplin
Chris Whitley - vocals, guitar, banjo, synthesizer
Steve Barber - piano, keyboards
Badal Roy - tabla
Tony Mangurian - guitar, synthesizer, bass, drums, programming
Trixie Whitley
Mark Henry - programming
Chick Graning - background vocals

Also: Dave Matthews, Bruce Hornsby, DJ Logic
Chris Whitley Rocket House Songs


Chris Whitley Rocket House Album Track Listing



Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.To Joy (Revolution of the Innocents)  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Radar  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Chain$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Say Goodbye  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Solid Iron Heart  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Rocket House  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Serve You  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Little Torch  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.From a Photograph$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Vertical Desert$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Something Shines  $0.99

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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars Good Rocky Taste!
Another house of his would shake the earth becoming crunchy-blue's rock.Jonny Lang kneels while Chris stands very tall, kissing chris's feet,and Chris really liking it.Kidding.Pick this house and it won't fall while your sleeping.
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