Nanci Griffith - Winter Marquee

Artist:

Griffith, Nanci

UPC:

011661322028

See Also:

Lang, K.D.

Description:

Personnel includes: Nanci Griffith (vocals, acoustic guitar); Le Ann Etheridge (vocals, acoustic guitar); Ron de la Vega (vocals, cello, bass); James Hooker (vocals, keyboards); Tom Russell (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Andrew Hardin (acoustic guitar); Chas Williams (electric guitars, dobro); Pat McInerney (drums, percussion); Emmylou Harris (background vocals).
Recorded live in spring 2002.
Personnel: Nanci Griffith (vocals, acoustic guitar); Tom Russell, Le Ann Etheridge (vocals, acoustic guitar); Ron de la Vega (vocals, cello); James Hooker (vocals, keyboards); Andrew Hardin (acoustic guitar); Chas Williams (electric guitar, dobro); Pat McInerney (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixers: Dean Norman; Mark Lambert.
Photographer: Se?or McGuire.
Artistically speaking, Nanci Griffith has been in somewhat of a funk since 1998`s Other Voices, Too. 1999`s The Dust Bowl Symphony offered a syrupy greatest-hits package and 2001`s Clock Without Hands, her first new material in several years, seemed both over-produced and overwrought. To further muddy the picture, Rounder released three early Griffith albums in 2002, reminding listeners how well she could write. Also released by Rounder, the live Winter Marquee is the first new album Griffith has released on the label since the mid-`80s. Following the reissues, it seems like something of a homecoming. The straightforward, hour-long set is made up of old favorites, a couple recent pieces, and a few covers. Accompanied by a country-folk band, Griffith`s vocals take center stage to offer fine versions of "I`m Not Drivin` These Wheels" and "The Flyer." She`s in great voice, and one of the pleasures of her music has always been the way she lovingly lingers over phrases for emphasis. She`s joined by a couple of special guests, including Emmylou Harris on "Good Night, New York" and Tom Russell on "What`s that I Hear" and "White Freight Liner." The set is also strengthened by the inclusion of less-frequently covered pieces like "There`s a Light Beyond These Woods." While Winter Marquee may lack the spark of an early album like Once in a Very Blue Moon, fans will enjoy this live set. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Speed of the Sound of Loneliness
2. I Wish It Would Rain
3. Boots of Spanish Leather
4. Two for the Road
5. Listen to the Radio
6. There`s a Light Beyond These Woods (Mary Margaret)
7. Gulf Coast Highway
8. Flyer, The
9. Good Night, New York - (previously unreleased)
10. Traveling Through This Part of You
11. Last Train Home - (previously unreleased)
12. I`m Not Drivin` These Wheels (Bring the Prose to the Wheel)
13. What`s That I Hear - (previously unreleased)
14. White Freight Liner - (previously unreleased)

Album Information

Release Date:

09/23/2002

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Label:

Rounder Select

Producer:

Nacny Griffith; Monty Hitchcock; Nanci Griffith

Catalog Number:

ROUCD 3220

Original Release Year:

2002

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Live

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

58 : 37

Guest Artist:

Emmylou Harris; Tom Russell; Andrew Hardin

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