Personnel: Stephen Bruton (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin); Mark Goldenberg (guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, background vocals); Dean Parks (electric guitar); Stephen Barber (piano, organ, synthesizer); David Boyle (piano); Brannen Temple (drums); Debra Dobkin (percussion); Glen Clark, Daniel Timms, Kris McKay, Malford Milligan, Randy Jacobs, Teresa James (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Ed Cherney ; Greg Ladanyi; Robert Hill; Mark Goldenberg.
Recording information: Pablito's Studio, Austin, TX; Shabby Road Studios, Valley Village, CA.
Photographer: Gordon Stettinius.
Famed producer and New West recording artist Stephen Bruton plays a warm, inviting brand of acoustic rock on his 2002 release Spirit World. His feet wade through the streams of blues, country, and American trad rock equally, with a heavy accent on the Hammond B-3 organ reminiscent of a Texan version of the Wallflowers' good natured pop/rock. While there is nothing wrong with the album, the songs don't necessarily explore any new ground, so all of the songs feel comfortable, but not necessarily compelling. ~ Zac Johnson
Professional Reviews
Q (4/02, p.110) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...A male Bonnie Raitt....pleasing fans of easy-on-the-ears '70s rock."
