Bush - Sixteen Stone

Bush's grunge-by-the-numbers is certainly well-produced. Under the guidance of Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley -- the kings of early-'80s British pop -- Bush turn in an album that follows all the rules and sounds of American hard rock, specifically Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Their songwriting isn't terribly original, nor is it particularly catchy. What makes "Everything Zen" and "Little Things" memorable is the exact reproduction of all of Nirvana's trademarks, only with a more professional execution. In other words, all the guitars keep rhythm perfectly and Gavin Rossdale doesn't shred his throat when he sings, he projects from his diaphragm. As far as pop craftmanship goes, it's actually quite impressive. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Winstanley Producer, Engineer, Mixing Alessandro Vittorio Tateo Vocals Bush Engineer, Producer Caroline Dale Cello Clive Langer Engineer, Producer, Mixing Danton Supple Assistant Engineer Dave Guy Parsons Bass David J. Holman Mixing Debra Burley Coordination Gavin Rossdale Vocals, Guitar Gavyn Wright Violin, Viola Gillian Spitchuk Paintings Jackie Holland Coordination Jasmine Lewis Vocals Mark Lebon Photography Nigel Pulsford Guitar, String Arrangements Paul Cohen Cover Photo, Photography Paul Palmer Mixing Robert Vosgien Mastering Robin Goodridge Drums Vincas Bundza Harmonica Winston Vocals