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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 ... Full Descriptionmusical 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..." Hide Description Rocket House Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $1.63) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs | | Label | ATO (USA) | | Orig Year | 2001 | | All Time Sales Rank |  56539  | | CD Universe Part number | 1868462 | | Catalog number | 21501 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 13, 2008 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Tony Mangurian | | Engineer | Danny Madorsky | | Personnel | Tony Mangurian - guitar, synthesizer, bass, drums, programming
Chris Whitley - vocals, guitar, banjo, synthesizer
Blondie Chaplin
Blondie Chaplin
Badal Roy - tabla
Steve Barber - piano, keyboards
Chick Graning - background vocals
Mark Henry - programming
Trixie Whitley
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Recorded at 33 1/3 Recording Studios, Brooklyn, New York. Includes liner notes by Chris Whitley.
Personnel: Chris Whitley (vocals, guitar); Chris Wood (acoustic bass); Billy Martin (drums, percussion).
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"Time Of Our Lives" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
SILVER LINING may be Bonnie Raitt's 16th album, but this scarlet-haired troubadour shows no signs of a creative downturn. Still possessing a rich singing style, an exemplary guitar style, and a passion that imbues every note she sings, Raitt returns to work with the production team of Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake. Always known to have a keen ear for budding lyricists, Raitt does a fine job in presenting a wide range of songwriters, from the ethereal title track penned by David Gray to the bouncy, GRACELAND-flavored "Hear Me Lord" by Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi, and the esoteric blues of "Back Around," a collaboration with Mali guitarist Habib Koite.
Bonnie kicks back and has fun trading slide guitar licks with fellow slide master Roy Rogers on the barrelhouse raunch of "Gnawin' On It," wallowing in the funky grit of "Monkey Business," and pouring some soulful singing into the Memphis-flavored snap, crackle, and pop that defines "Time Of Our Lives." Equally noteworthy is "Valley Of Pain" with its yearning vibe, and the nudge-and-wink-infused sass of "Fool's Game." For new and old Bonnie Raitt fans alike, there's no tarnish on this SILVER LINING.
Recorded at The Sound Factory, Hollywood, California.
Personnel includes: Bonnie Raitt (vocals, electric & National slide guitar); Jon Cleary (vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizer); George Marinelli (acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, background vocals); Tommy Simms (electric guitar, background vocals); Roy Rogers (slide guitar); Habib Koite (gut string guitar); Steve Berlin (baritone saxophone); Mitchell Froom (organ, keyboards, synthesizer); James "Hutch" Hutchinson (acoustic & electric bass); Ricky Fataar (drums, percussion, background vocals); Nahaamadou Kone (talking drum); Pete Thomas (percussion); Steve Raitt (background vocals).
Producers: Bonnie Raitt, Mitchell Froom, Tchad Blake.
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Recorded at Helicopter Studios, Dresden, Germany in December 2002.
Personnel: Chris Whitley (vocals, guitar, banjo); Heiko Schramm (acoustic & electric bass); Matthias Macht (drums, percussion).
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Genesis: Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Anthony Phillips, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, John Mayhew.
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