On BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE, The Wallflowers refine their roots-rock and bring their considerable talents into focus. Now it's clear what distinguishes them from the rest of the roots-rock pack, and it's not just their convincing vintage musical chops. Singer/songwriter Jakob Dylan (son of Bob) has developed a knack for elliptical, imagistic lyrics that still convey urgent emotions. The intriguing collection of songs Dylan wrote for BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE catalogs the disillusionment and frustration he sees in himself and around him. Adam Duritz, Michael Penn and Sam Phillips are among a star-studded group of guests here, but their contributions are tastefully understated, never distracting the listener from the band's signature sound. One of the most distinctive pieces of that sound is the organ work of Rami Jaffee, whose style combines elements of Charles Hodges' playing for Al Green with Al Kooper's seminal work with Jakob Dylan's dad. T-Bone Burnett's sympathetic production makes the most out of the quiet, acoustic passages as well as the anthemic rockers. The Wallflowers: Jakob Dylan (vocals, guitar); Michael Ward (guitar); Rami Jaffee (piano, Hammond B-3 organ, organ); Greg Richling (bass); Mario Calire (drums). Format: Vinyl Genre: Rock Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records! TRACKS A1 One HeadlightA2 6th Avenue HeartacheA3 BleedersB1 Three MarlenasB2 The DifferenceB3 Invisible CityC1 Laughing Out LoudC2 JosephineC3 God Don't Make Lonely GirlsD1 Angel On My BikeD2 I Wish I Felt Nothing
