Broken Things

Broken Things

performed by Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, fl. 2010, Phil Madeira, 1952-, Brady Blade and Emmylou Harris, 1947- (Hightone Records, 1999), 49 mins, 12 page(s)

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Field of Interest
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
49 mins
Recording Engineer
Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, fl. 2010
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Folk-Rock
Label
Hightone Records
Page Count
12
Performer
Julie Miller, Buddy Miller, fl. 2010, Phil Madeira, 1952-, Brady Blade, Emmylou Harris, 1947-
Date Recorded
1999-02
Release Date
1999
Review
Long-championed by neo-Nashville insiders, Julie Miller's second album includes 11 originals (plus the traditional "Two Soldiers"), some of which she sings with her husband and producer Buddy Miller in harmony; on others she's joined by stellar guests. Patty Griffin sits in to help sing the beauteous ballad "I Still Cry"; Victoria Williams (she and Miller have similar styles) lends her voice to the folk dirge "Orphan Train"; and Steve Earle adds just the right twist to the cocaine blues "Strange Lover." Emmylou Harris chimes in for the requiem "Broken Things," while bassist Joey Spampinato gives a pro's subtle touch to the gentle "I Know Why the River Runs." Famous friends, yes, but Miller's associations are clearly based on the mutual admiration she deserves for her exceptional songcraft, from her sense of melody to the superb, emotional content she brings to each vocal breath, particularly on the final track, "The Speed of Light," on which she stands alone, almost, as Buddy adds harmonium. ~ Denise Sullivan, All Music Guide
Subject
American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Rock Music, Rock Music, Música Rock
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Rock Music, Música Rock

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