Eddi Reader - Eddi Reader

Title: Eddi Reader Artist: Eddi Reader Release Date: 1994 Re-Released On: 9/13/1994 Label: Reprise, Warner Bros. Duration: 49:40 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 093624571322, 745099617721, 093624571346 Genre: Rock Styles: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock Moods: Bittersweet, Earnest, Gentle, Intimate, Reflective, Earthy, Literate, Organic, Poignant, Sophisticated, Theatrical, Dramatic, Lush, Passionate, Precious, Reverent, Romantic, Sentimental Total Copies: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. The Right Place
2. Patience of Angels
3. Dear John
4. Scarecrow
5. East of Us
6. Joke (I'm Laughing)
7. The Exception
8. Red Face Big Sky
9. Howling in Ojai
10. When I Watch You Sleeping
11. Wonderful Lie
12. Siren

Year Type Label Catalog # 1994 CD Reprise 45713 1994 CD Warner Bros. 4509961772

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On her second solo album, folk-rocker Eddi Reader moves from strength to strength. The first four songs pack an emotional wallop that might seem to be at odds with the sweet tunefulness and wispy arrangements involved: "The Right Place" is a gentle but firm assertion of romantic confidence; "Patience of Angels" depicts loneliness and despair cloaked in layered vocal harmonies and a quiet waltz rhythm; "Dear John" is perhaps the tenderest kiss-off song ever written; "Scarecrow" is about... well, it's kind of hard to tell what "Scarecrow" is about, but it's one of the prettiest pieces of jangle-pop you're ever likely to hear. After that? Well, "East of Us" is a little bit swampy, and "Howling in Ojai" is a (blessedly brief) self-indulgent waste of time. But in between you get the wry and relatively rockish "The Exception" and after them you get the wistful "Wonderful Lie," and "When I Watch You Sleeping" has something in the transition to the chorus that sounds like Peter Gabriel, in a good way. Over all of it hangs a certain je ne sais quoi that will have you going around hugging all your friends after the album's over. They may be annoyed, but you'll feel great. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

Name Credits Andy Strange Assistant Engineer Chris Bellman Mastering Curt Bisquera Shaker, Drums David Piltch Bass Dean Parks Percussion, Guitar E. Mark Levin Guitar Eddi Reader Vocals, Vocals (Background), Tambourine Greg Penny Drums, Producer, Percussion Jon Ingoldsby Vocals (Background), Mixing, Engineer Katia Lempkowicz Vocals (Background) Kevin Westenberg Photography L. Katia Ingoldsby Guitar Mark E. Nevin Guitar Roy Dodds Drums Steve Holroyd Assistant Engineer Teddy Borowiecki Guitar, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Accordion