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All rights reserved.Stones in the Road - Carpenter, Mary Chapin (CD 1994)
| Track Listing 1. Why Walk When You Can Fly 2. House of Cards 3. Stones in the Road 4. Keeper For Every Flame, A 5. Tender When I Want to Be 6. Shut up and Kiss Me 7. Last Word, The 8. End of My Pirate Days, The 9. John Doe No. 24 10. Jubilee 11. Outside Looking In 12. Where Time Stands Still 13. This Is Love
Album Notes Personnel: Mary-Chapin Carpenter (vocals, acoustic guitar); John Jennings (acoustic & electric guitars, baritone guitar, piano, Hammond C-3, cowbell, percussion, background vocals); Steuart Smith (electric guitar); Paul Brady (tin whistle, background vocals); Jon Carroll (accordion, piano); Benmont Tench (piano, Hammond C-3); J.T. Brown (bass); Kenny Aronoff (drums, percussion); Robbie Magruder (drums); Alan O'Bryant (background vocals); Robin & Linda Williams. Producers: John Jennings, Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Recorded at Bias Studios, Springfield, Virginia. STONES IN THE ROAD won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Country Album, and "Shut Up And Kiss Me" won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. "Shut Up And Kiss Me" was also nominated for Best Country Song. With STONES IN THE ROAD, Mary-Chapin Carpenter secures her title as country music's most successful anomaly. The former Ivy-League folkie has succeeded in creating a hit album that has virtually none of the attributes generally accepted as "country" music. And that is good news for both Mary-Chapin and country music; their audience has expanded beyond Opryland. From the flowing piano intro on "Why Walk When You Can Fly" to Carpenter's dramatic cabaret/pop reading of "Where Time Stands Still," the listener journeys through a multi-genre world of loss, love, discovery, and eventual triumph. Her vocals are deceptively tough, rich, and passionate, especially in "House Of Cards" and "Last Word." More deeply reflective than previous albums, STONES still has fun. "Shut Up And Kiss Me" is a playful and sexy romp, with hooks galore. The album's centerpiece, "John Doe No. 24," a contemplative ballad based on a nameless mute's obituary, is framed by Branford Marsalis' ethereal saxophone. The razor-sharp insights of Mary-Chapin are plentiful throughout this literate album which not only expands the boundaries of country music, it explodes them into glittery STONES IN THE ROAD. Editorial Reviews Spin (12/01/1994) Q (11/01/1994) Entertainment Weekly (10/07/1994) Dirty Linen | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||
Top Reviews  MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER - STONES IN THE ROAD - CDReview created: 07/19/08 by:  8 of 8 people found this review helpful. This is the smooth sounding music you would not expect from a country singer.. MCC, on this album, is more reaching for her folk song roots.. Although her voice is mellow, you'll get the feeling that there is so much more waiting to come out and rock your world.. It is there.. An Excellent album from MCC.. Review ID: 10000000008023783 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews This music makes me smile... rock on Mary!!!Review created: 06/28/08 by: Mary Chapin Carpenter's talent is broad. She can sing soft, melodies or really rock! A very versatile artist. I find that her lyrics are easy to identify with, I can always apply her lyrics to someone I know, a situation I've been in, or feel another identifying factor. I own much of her music, and I can only hope she continues to entertain. Review ID: 10000000007725375 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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