Luce

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:56:49
Contains an untitled hidden track following " If I Had The Wind". Luce includes: Tom Luce (vocals, acoustic guitar, samples); Brian Kroll (guitar, harmonica, background vocals); Matt Blackett (guitar); Kyle Wheeler (trumpet, keyboards, background vocals); Larry Riggs (bass); Jonathan Moe (drums, background vocals). Additional personnel includes: Kevin Chen (violin); Sarah Fiene (cello); Norbert Stachel (alto & tenor saxophones); Julie Soloman (background vocals). Personnel: Tom Luce (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, sampler); Adam Rossi (vocals, harmonica, piano, organ, synthesizer, programming, sampler); Kyle Wheeler (vocals, trumpet, keyboards); Julie Soloman (vocals, background vocals); Dave Schul, Matt Blackett (guitar, electric guitar); J.D. Reilly (guitar); Peter McConnell (mandolin, violin, electric violin); Kevin Chen (violin); Sarah Fiene (cello); Norbert Stachel (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Bill Ortiz (trumpet); Marty Wehner (trombone); Jeff Biestepski (piano); Steve Bowman (drums); Jon Bendich (percussion). Audio Mixer: Adam Rossi. Luce is a strong debut CD from the titular San Francisco band fronted by singer/songwriter Tom Luce. The album is filled with catchy adult alternative radio fodder, featuring solid musicianship, Luce's fashionably plaintive vocals, and polished production values. The songs' lyrics are rather unremarkable, with vague attempts at Elvis Costello-like irony and sarcasm. The words are the only weak spot of otherwise instantly memorable tunes. Elements of funk, folk, reggae, and Beatlesque pop are represented, yet there is a consistency to the overall sound of the LP. Highlights include the catchy hooks of "Good Day" and "Long Way Down," and the John Lennon-ish groove of "Electric Chair." If Luce can continue writing songs as outstanding as those, the band has a bright future. ~ Mary Grady
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)