Todd Snider - Happy To Be Here
Rezension
2000er Album. Mit dabei: Peter Holsapple, Wayne Jackson, Joey Spamspinato, Kim Richey und andere. Ray Kennedy vom Twangtrust hat produziert.
“Whether writing storied social commentary or penning heart-rending odes of love, Snider has an uncommon ability to put his thoughts into words and music that constantly ring true…None of Snider's new songs scream or are particularly angry, and Kennedy appropriately supplies some gentle, yet effective, musical backdrops. The subtle horn touches added to the sultry "Long Year"and the lively, Dixieland-style "Ballad of the Devil's Backbone Tavern" are two examples of artist and producer bringing new character to the singer's sound (which he calls "soul-folk"). Happy's 13 songs cover a wide range of styles and feelings, and the fact that they all hang together and flow without appearing awkward or pretentious proves Snider has finally matured into the top-notch songwriter Central Texas always knew he could be.” (Austin Chronicle)
Tracklisting
1. HAPPY TO BE HERE< |
>2. FORTY FIVE MILES< |
>3. LONG YEAR< |
>4. D.B. COOPER< |
>5. LONELY GIRL< |
>6. KEEP OF THE GRASS< |
>7. ALL OF MY LIFE< |
>8. BETTY WAS BLACK (AND WILLIE WAS WHITE)< |
>9. BALLAD OF THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE TAVERN< |
>10. JUST IN CASE< |
>11. WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU< |
>12. MISSING YOU< |
>13. BACK TO THE CROSSROADS |
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