It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Paul Westerberg’s most impressive releases ever.
This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Rock fan.
While the entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 5 - Dice Behind Your Shades, track 8 - A Few Minutes Of Silence, and track 14 - Down Love.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Knockin On Mine. What a nice track!
14 Songs Release Notes:
Paul Westerberg originally released 14 Songs on June 15, 1993 on the Sire Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Knockin On Mine 2. First Glimmer 3. World Class Fad 4. Runaway Wind 5. Dice Behind Your Shades 6. Even Here We Are 7. Silver Naked Ladies 8. Few Minutes Of Silence, A 9. Someone I Once Knew 10. Black Eyed Susan 11. Things 12. Something Is Me 13. Mannequin Shop 14. Down Love
Personnel: Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar, tenor saxophone, keyboards, bass); Ian McLagan (piano); Rick Price (bass, mandolin, background vocals); John Pierce (piano, bass, percussion, background vocals); Matt Wallace (drums, bass, percussion, background vocals); Josh Kelly (drums, background vocals); Brian MacLeod, Josh Freese, Michael Urbano (drums); Laurie Lindeen, Charmony Brothers, Susan Rogers, Suzanne Dyer, Joan Jett (background vocals).
Recorded at Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California; R.P.M, New York, New York; Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota; Sunset Sound Factory, Hollywood, California; Paul Westerberg's Kitchen, Minneapolis, Minnesota.