CD OH BOY RECORDS / CARGO Release date: 01/Jul/2016
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1898744809
Details / Tracklist:
01. "Picture Show"
02. "All the Best"
03. "The Sins of Memphisto"
04. "Everybody Wants to Feel like You"
05. "It's a Big Old Goofy World"
06. "I Want to Be with You Always"
07. "Daddy's Little Pumpkin"
08. "Take a Look at My Heart"
09. "Great Rain"
10. "Way Back Then"
11. "Unlonely"
12. "You Got Gold"
13. "Everything is Cool"
14. "Jesus, the Missing Years"
Description:
Missing Years is an album by John Prine, released in 2016. Missing Years includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Picture Showâ?, â??The Sins Of Memphistoâ?, â??Great Rainâ?, â??Way Back Thenâ? and more. The album is a country CD. - W/BONNIE RAITT,TOM PETTY & HEARTBREAKERS
"The Missing Years" on CD is one of John Prine's most celebrated and artistically ambitious albums, released by the independent label OH BOY RECORDS and distributed here via CARGO. The record showcases Prine's trademark mix of sharp wit, tender storytelling and subtle political and social observation, wrapped in warm Americana, folk and country arrangements. Across the album, he blends acoustic guitars, understated band arrangements and vivid, cinematic lyrics to create songs that feel both intimate and timeless, speaking about love, aging, memory and the oddities of everyday life. The production is organic and unobtrusive, allowing Prine's unmistakable voice and narrative strength to remain at the center of each track. As a listening experience, "The Missing Years" is both accessible for newcomers and deeply rewarding for long-time fans, a mature work from a songwriter at the height of his craft.
John Prine is widely regarded as one of the great American songwriters, known for his ability to combine humility, humor and deep emotional resonance in compact, finely crafted songs. Over the course of his career he earned a devoted international following, critical acclaim, industry awards and the respect of generations of fellow musicians, many of whom cite him as a key influence and have covered his songs on their own albums and on stage. His work bridges folk, country and Americana, always grounded in strong melodies and unforgettable story-songs.
OH BOY RECORDS is an independent label originally founded by John Prine, known for its artist-friendly philosophy and for nurturing songwriters who put storytelling and authenticity first. Operating outside the structures of the major labels, OH BOY focuses on carefully curated releases, high-quality pressings and a close relationship between artist and audience. In cooperation with CARGO as a distributor, these releases are made widely available while still preserving the independent spirit and creative freedom on which the label is built.
One may find Prine to be either a heretic or the most interesting theologian with no need to display symbolic garb in order to give messages. Much applause to Prine for having the wisdom to fill in the blanks other historians dared not attempt.