Don Henley - The End of the Innocence

Don Henley took some time before completing his highly anticipated third album, The End of the Innocence. Although he manages to duplicate much of the magic of his previous album, Henley has backed off of the synthesizers and expanded his musical palette. He uses background vocals to great effect, whether it's the tragic ballad "New York Minute" (with vocal group Take 6) or the angry rocker "I Will Not Go Quietly" (with Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses). His collaboration with Bruce Hornsby on the opening title track show a mature Henley singing about disillusionment over a beautiful piano riff that gives the song a timeless air of nostalgia. While he still tackles political issues and writes about small-town life in America, Henley also mixes in romantic ballads, including the closer "Heart of the Matter." In this epic song, Henley explores the emotional complexity of relationships and coming to terms with oneself during the aftermath. Throughout the album, he manages to balance being cynical yet hopeful, and his great melodies allow his poignant lyrics to penetrate. This album is highly recommended for those who like their pop music with a message. ~ Vik Iyengar, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alberto Tolot Photography Axl Rose Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Bob Glaub Bass Bob Ludwig Digital Mastering Bob Vogt Engineer Brian Scheuble Engineer, Assistant Engineer Bruce Hornsby Piano, Producer, Keyboards Carmen Twillie Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Charley Drayton Vocals (Background) Charlie Drayton Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony Danny Kortchmar Guitar, Basic Track, Programming, Producer, Keyboards David Ashton Assistant Engineer David Delgrosso Creative Director David Paich Keyboards, Piano, Strings Don Henley Drums, Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony, Producer, Vocals Ed Goodreau Assistant Engineer, Assistant Eddie King Engineer Edie Brickell Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Fred Bova A&R Gary Myerberg A&R Greg Goldman Assistant, Assistant Engineer Greg Ladanyi Producer, Engineer Ivan Neville Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony J.D. Souther Vocals (Background) Jai Winding Keyboard Bass, Keyboards Jeff Levison Digital Transfers Jeff Porcaro Drums Jeri Heiden Art Direction Jim Keltner Drums, Percussion John Corey Guitar, Producer, Keyboards, Basic Track, Engineer Julia Tillman Waters Vocals (Background) Julia Waters Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Ken Nahoum Cover Photo, Photography Larry Klein Bass Marc DeSisto Engineer Mark McKenna Engineer Marlene Bergman Layout Design Maxine Willard Waters Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony Melissa Etheridge Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Michael Fisher Percussion Mike Campbell Keyboards, Guitar, Producer Mike Morongell A&R Patty Smyth Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Pino Palladino Bass Randy Staub Assistant, Assistant Engineer Randy Wine Assistant Engineer, Assistant Ric Wilson Digital Editing Richard Wachtel Guitar Rob Jacobs Mixing, Engineer Rob Jaczko Mixing Sabrina Heraux Production Coordination Shelly Yakus Engineer, Mixing Sheryl Crow Vocals (Background) Stan Lynch Producer, Drums, Percussion, Basic Track, Engineer Stanley Jordan Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony, Guitar, Drums Stephen Barncard A&R Stephen Danelian Photography Stephen Marcussen Mastering Steve Jordan Vocal Harmony, Wah Wah Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals (Background), Drums Steve Madaio Trumpet Take 6 Vocal Harmony, Vocals (Background) Tom Banghart Assistant Engineer, Assistant Valerie Carter Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony W. Axl Roase Vocal Harmony Waddy Wachtel Guitar (Acoustic) Wayne Shorter Sax (Soprano)