Tara MacLean - Passenger

MacLean is another in the vein of delicate young things with sweet voices who seem to wander out into that Kate Bush-Tori Amos-Sarah McLachlan corner of the universe from time to time. MacLean, for her part, uses co-writer and producer Bill Bell to support her feathery lyrics with muscular music, prompting her, in turn, to respond by going from voices of air to a belting cosmic enchantress style that propels the songs out of the more ordinary territory they might otherwise inhabit. This is the kind of stuff that easily pulls a listener in, and keeps them present, even though their focus may be somewhat off -- voice and instrumentation function as a whole, malleable unit. Both MacLean and Bell take chances with their work here, and it pays off handsomely. ~ Steven McDonald, All Music Guide

Name Credits Astrid Williamson Piano Bill Bell Producer, Mandolin, Vocals (Background), Wurlitzer, Guitar, Programming Brian Malouf Mixing Carlo Nuccio Drums (Snare) Conway Kuo Violin, Viola David Rolfe Guitar Erik Friedlander Cello Jack Joseph Puig Mixing Jeff Treffinger Omnichord John Rummen Design Kate Garner Photography Kathie Sinsabaugh Viola Malcolm Burn Vocals (Background), Djembe, Drums, Producer, Fender Rhodes, Bass Mark Jowett Guitar Michelle Kinney Cello Pablo Neruda Liner Notes Pauline Kim Violin Peter Weimer Violin Rene Coman Bass Robbie Buchanan Piano Robert Rinehart Viola Sandra Park Violin Sharon Yimada Violin Stephen Barber String Arrangements Steve Gorn Bansuri Steve Schnur A&R Tara MacLean Piano, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals