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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).
Recorded at Soho Music Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: Chris Whitley (vocals, guitar, banjo, guitar synthesizer, bass synthesizer); Chick Graning, Trixie Whitley, Blondie Chaplin (vocals); Tony Mangurian (guitar, bass guitar, drums, programming); Dave Matthews (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Stephen Barber (piano, keyboards, bass synthesizer, percussion, programming); Bruce Hornsby (Wurlitzer organ); Badal Roy (tabla); DJ Logic (turntables).
Audio Mixers: Danny Madorsky; Tony Mangurian.
Recording information: Dok Noord, Gent, Belgium; Lao Angeles, CA; Little Henry Studios, New York, NY; Soho Music Studios, New York, NY.
Arranger: Stephen Barber.
Anyone who has the balls to combine turntable scratching and trip-hop beats with banjo playing on the same song -- and make it work -- as Chris Whitley does on the Middle Eastern-tinged "To Joy (Revolution of the Innocents)" deserves a collective bow-down to. This unorthodox, textured, and electronic-oriented album opener to Whitley's seventh studio effort, Rocket House, sets the stage for one of the best collections to drop in 2001. Whitley's husky, soulful voice smoothly roams through throaty lows and lofty falsettos in a single sweep and is captivating, to say the least. Meanwhile, all things synthesizer and programming -- keyboards, synth guitars, synth bass, electronic "abstractions" (according to the liner notes), jaw harp, drum machines, samples, and others -- coupled with "traditional" instruments -- guitars, drums, bass, and piano -- and some pretty avant-garde arrangements further launch Rocket House right into the sky. There is plenty to recommend on this impressive collection. "Say Goodbye" is an earnest and moving blues-rock number -- accented with turntable scratching and contemporary sound effects -- marked by Whitley's visceral vocal delivery and a haunting piano. Elsewhere, the title track is entirely infectious and mesmerizing. A simple breakbeat drives organic guitar parts and hypnotic vibe and piano lines. The song ends with a series of instrumental repetitions, which inspires a lingering effect. Some artists unsuccessfully try to do this -- repetition -- and their songs sound painfully boring. But this is not the case with Whitley; "Rocket House," with each closing verse that pulses on, captivates listeners even more; you're still "in" the song way after it's done. "Serve You," in its haunting simplicity, is one of the most seductive songs ever recorded. Whitley's husky voice is layered over moody, dark tones, strategically random (!) synth chords, and a lone rim-shot line. The chorus, "Some day I will serve you/some day," co-sung with daughter Trixie Whitley, repeats throughout, and the effect is simply hypnotic. This song -- much like the rest of the album -- is like a drug, mind-altering. An impressive roster of musicians -- producer Tony Mangurian, DJ Logic, Dave Matthews, and Bruce Hornsby -- guest on Rocket House. For the uninitiated -- and if you are, you should change this status immediately -- Whitley's voice is reminiscent of Jeff Healy, Joe Cocker, and Shawn Mullins in its bluesy soul style. Rocket House is an out-of-body experience, and that just doesn't happen too often these days. Get this album and prepare for takeoff to a place that is like no other. ~ Liana Jonas
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 oriEntertainment 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   56912  
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
Mark Henry - programming
Trixie Whitley
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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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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