1983's FIELD DAY, Crenshaw's second album, took some fans of his sprightly debut by surprise. For this excursion, he had enlisted the help of hot producer Steve Lillywhite, whose approach to drum and guitar sounds had helped to create hits for U2, XTC, and others. The result was a sound notably different from anything heard in Crenshaw's previous work. The musician returned to simpler productions for later records, but FIELD DAY is an exceptional album.
FIELD DAY is brimming with beautifully crafted, Beatles-esque pop songs. Crenshaw's music is a delicious treat for the ears--as catchy as can be. Listening to these songs in the knowing glow of hindsight, it is shocking that none of them were enormous hits. Alas, it's a fickle world. Crenshaw's first three albums remain a dazzling display of rock & roll smarts, emotional resonance, and good old fashioned danceable fun.
Recorded at Power Station, New York, New York in Febuary 1983.
Personnel: Marshall Crenshaw (vocals, guitar); Chris Donato (vocals, bass guitar); Robert Crenshaw (vocals, drums).
Personnel: Marshall Crenshaw (vocals, guitar); Chris Donato (vocals, bass); Robert Crenshaw (vocals, drums); Mike Osborn (percussion); Tom Teeley, Bob Miller, John Crenshaw (background vocals).
Another great CD from a very cool guy I own Marshall Crenshaw's self titled
CD--it is flawless. And "Field Day"
picks up with that great rock and roll
sound. If you can find "Downtown" be
sure and get it--it rocks. I own all
three and they are all excellent Submitted by a movie and music lover (Hoover, Alabama) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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