Rusted Root - When I Woke

Artist:

Rusted Root

UPC:

731452271327

Description:

Rusted Root: Mike Glabicki, Liz Berlin, Jim Donovan, Patrick Norman, John Buynak, Jenn Wertz, Daniel James DiSpirito.
Recorded at Toad Hall Studio, Pasadena, California in 1994.
Photographer: Rusted Root.
It`s been implied that Rusted Root is the ideal outlet for devastated Grateful Dead fans to turn to, and it is true that the band has attracted a huge group of devotees purely from the reputation of its live shows. Still, WHEN I WOKE, Rusted Root`s first major label release, provides ample evidence of the group`s individuality and strength. The musicians play aggressive, intense acoustic music, incorporating vocal harmonies and long, hypnotic, percussive riffs that sound nearly tribal. World music influences the entire album--hints of African, Latin American, far Eastern and Middle Eastern styles abound--contributing to WHEN I WOKE`s energetic and spiritual tone.
Some tracks are so emotional they approach melodrama (see "Cruel Sun"). Yet the vibrant, cohesive sound of Rusted Root`s many musical collaborators and a palpable sense of sincerity hold them back, as do simple, forthright lyrics like "all I want is food/And creative love." Singer Mike Glabicki`s strong, quirky voice brings to mind David Byrne, and the band`s big, active, joyful sound often recalls Poi Dog Pondering, particularly on cheerful cuts such as "Send Me On My Way."

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Drum Trip
2. Ecstasy
3. Send Me on My Way
4. Cruel Sun
5. Cat Turned Blue
6. Beatiful People
7. Marty
8. Rain
9. Food & Creative Love
10. Lost in a Crowd
11. Laugh as the Sun
12. Infinite Tamboura
13. Back to the Earth

Album Information

Release Date:

03/03/2003

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Label:

Mercury

Producer:

Bill Bottrell

Catalog Number:

AA3145227132

Original Release Year:

1994

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

58 : 34

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