Angels Running
Angels Running | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1993 | |||
Genre | Folk-pop | |||
Length | 39:00 | |||
Label | High Street[1] | |||
Producer | Ben Wisch, John Leventhal | |||
Patty Larkin chronology | ||||
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Angels Running is an album by the American singer-songwriter Patty Larkin, released in 1993.[2][3] Larkin supported the album with a North American tour.[4]
Production
[edit]The album was produced by Ben Wisch and John Leventhal.[5][6] Larkin played guitar, mandolin, and accordion.[7] "Channeling Marlene" is about Marlene Dietrich.[8] "Video" ridicules the music business.[9]
Critical reception
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Windsor Star | B[6] |
The New York Times deemed it Larkin's best album, and praised the "smoky, slightly weatherbeaten folk-pop voice that resonates with a plucky resignation and humor."[12] The Orlando Sentinel determined that "the album's substance generally manages to keep up with its style, which is considerable."[11]
AllMusic wrote that "Larkin continues the good fight, penning some fantastic tunes and delivering them with a fine blend of class and humor."[10]
Track listing
[edit]- "Who Holds Your Hand"
- "Do Not Disturb"
- "Good Thing (Angels Running)"
- "Banish Misfortune/Open Hand"
- "Might as Well Dance"
- "Ain't That as Good"
- "Helen"
- "I Told Him that My Dog Wouldn't Run"
- "Pundits and Poets"
- "Booth of Glass"
- "Winter Wind"
- "Channeling Marlene"
- "Video"
All songs were written by Patty Larkin except Banish Misfortune/Open Hand (traditional).
Personnel
[edit]- Patty Larkin – vocals, guitars, mandolin, accordion
- John Leventhal – guitars, bazouki, mandolin, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Michael Manring – fretless bass, bass, e bow
- Richard Gates – bass guitar
- Ben Wisch – keyboards
- Dennis McDermott – drums, percussion
- Glen Velez – percussion
- Bashiri Johnson – percussion
- Jonatha Brooke – backing vocals
- Mary Chapin Carpenter – backing vocals
- Judith Casselberry – backing vocals
- Casselberry-Du Pree – backing vocals
- Catharine David – backing vocals
- Champion Jack Dupree – backing vocals
- Jacqué Dupreé – backing vocals
- Milt Grayson – backing vocals
- Jennifer Kimball – backing vocals
- Curtis King – backing vocals
- Madeline – backing vocals
- Kenny Williams – backing vocals
References
[edit]- ^ "Concert Update". Entertainment. The Milwaukee Journal. 9 Sep 1993. p. 3.
- ^ Quintavell, Faith (27 Aug 1993). "FROM CHENILLE SISTERS TO ODETTA, FOLK FESTIVAL IS HIGH ON WOMEN". FEATURES WEEKEND. The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 20.
- ^ Morse, Steve (16 Sep 1993). "PATTY LARKIN ANGELS RUNNING". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 6.
- ^ Heim, Chris (24 Sep 1993). "Patty Larkin at Schubas". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. O.
- ^ Newman, Melinda (Sep 18, 1993). "Larkin takes a 'sonic leap' for breakthrough". Billboard. 105 (38): 1, 100.
- ^ a b Shaw, Ted (13 Nov 1993). "Pop". Windsor Star. p. F2.
- ^ Reid, Robert (29 Nov 1993). "Larkin seeks recognition beyond folk". Ottawa Citizen. p. B10.
- ^ Nelson, Rick (10 Dec 1993). "PATTY LARKIN PROVIDES LYRICS ON PAR WITH HER GUITAR, VOICE". The News Tribune. p. G6.
- ^ McLauglin, John P. (10 Dec 1993). "Patty Larkin's obscure no more". The Province. p. B28.
- ^ a b "Patty Larkin - Angels Running Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ a b Abbott, Jim (1 Oct 1993). "Patty Larkin, Angels Running". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 10.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (24 Sep 1993). "Adult Sounds From (Way) Off the Charts". The New York Times. p. C1.