Given that Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Michael Penn averages about four years in between records, listeners can rest assured that his discs are meticulously crafted, and MR. HOLLYWOOD JR. 1947 is no exception. Penn opted for the concept-album approach on this 2005 release, focusing on the post-World War II lives of characters in his hometown. While bright pop melodies are Penn's stock in trade, he varies the mood enough to keep the album consistently engaging, resulting in one of his most impressive outings.
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Personnel: Michael Penn (bass instrument); Julian Coryell (slide guitar); Jebin Bruni (piano, unknown instrument); Dave Palmer, Patrick Warren (piano); Patrick Rhodes (Fender Rhodes piano); Aimee Mann (bass instrument); Sheldon Gomberg (upright bass); Justin Rocherolle, Danny Frankel, Michael Bland (drums); Gary Louris, Buddy Judge (background vocals).
Magnet (p.106) - "Penn conjures a palpable sense of place. He does so, for the most part, via warmly articulate, flawlessly executed Fab Four-friendly pop."
Dirty Linen (p.87) - "The disc is moody and has almost has the feel of a film score. Definitely an interesting and thought-provoking piece."
Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1947 Music
Michael Penn - Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1947 Songs
| 1 | Walter Reed | 3:42 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Denton Road | 3:24 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Room 712, the Apache | 3:27 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | Pretending | 3:20 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | Transistor | 1:24 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | Mary Lynn | 3:08 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | 18 September | 1:31 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | Television Set Waltz | 1:01 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | You Know How | 4:28 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Bad Sign | 3:28 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | O.K. | 2:50 | $0.99 | |
| 12 | On Automatic | 2:53 | $0.99 | |
| 13 | (P.S.) Millionaire | 3:48 | $0.99 | |
| 14 | Down By the Riverside | 4:07 | $0.99 | |
Disc 2 |
| 1 | Walter Reed | 3:53 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Bad Sign | 3:21 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Denton Road | 3:28 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | I Can Tell | 4:36 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | Me Around | 2:33 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | O.K. | 3:19 | $0.99 | |
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