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1993 studio album by Patty Larkin
Angels Running
Studio album by Patty Larkin
Released1993
GenreFolk-pop
Length39:00
LabelHigh Street
ProducerBen Wisch, John Leventhal
Patty Larkin chronology
Tango
(1991) 		Angels Running
(1993) 		Strangers World
(1995)

Angels Running is an album by the American singer-songwriter Patty Larkin, released in 1993. Larkin supported the album with a North American tour.

Production

The album was produced by Ben Wisch and John Leventhal. Larkin played guitar, mandolin, and accordion. "Channeling Marlene" is about Marlene Dietrich. "Video" ridicules the music business.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Orlando Sentinel
Windsor StarB

The New York Times deemed it Larkin's best album, and praised the "smoky, slightly weatherbeaten folk-pop voice that resonates with a plucky resignation and humor." The Orlando Sentinel determined that "the album's substance generally manages to keep up with its style, which is considerable."

AllMusic wrote that "Larkin continues the good fight, penning some fantastic tunes and delivering them with a fine blend of class and humor."

Track listing

  1. "Who Holds Your Hand"
  2. "Do Not Disturb"
  3. "Good Thing (Angels Running)"
  4. "Banish Misfortune/Open Hand"
  5. "Might as Well Dance"
  6. "Ain't That as Good"
  7. "Helen"
  8. "I Told Him that My Dog Wouldn't Run"
  9. "Pundits and Poets"
  10. "Booth of Glass"
  11. "Winter Wind"
  12. "Channeling Marlene"
  13. "Video"

All songs were written by Patty Larkin except Banish Misfortune/Open Hand (traditional).

Personnel

  • Patty Larkin – vocals, guitars, mandolin, accordion
  • John Leventhal – guitars, bazouki, mandolin, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
  • Michael Manring – fretless bass, bass, e bow
  • Richard Gates – bass guitar
  • Ben Wisch – keyboards
  • Dennis McDermott – drums, percussion
  • Glen Velez – percussion
  • Bashiri Johnson – percussion
  • Jonatha Brooke – backing vocals
  • Mary Chapin Carpenter – backing vocals
  • Judith Casselberry – backing vocals
  • Casselberry-Du Pree – backing vocals
  • Catharine David – backing vocals
  • Champion Jack Dupree – backing vocals
  • Jacqué Dupreé – backing vocals
  • Milt Grayson – backing vocals
  • Jennifer Kimball – backing vocals
  • Curtis King – backing vocals
  • Madeline – backing vocals
  • Kenny Williams – backing vocals

References

  1. "Concert Update". Entertainment. The Milwaukee Journal. 9 Sep 1993. p. 3.
  2. Quintavell, Faith (27 Aug 1993). "FROM CHENILLE SISTERS TO ODETTA, FOLK FESTIVAL IS HIGH ON WOMEN". FEATURES WEEKEND. The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 20.
  3. Morse, Steve (16 Sep 1993). "PATTY LARKIN ANGELS RUNNING". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 6.
  4. Heim, Chris (24 Sep 1993). "Patty Larkin at Schubas". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. O.
  5. Newman, Melinda (Sep 18, 1993). "Larkin takes a 'sonic leap' for breakthrough". Billboard. 105 (38): 1, 100.
  6. ^ Shaw, Ted (13 Nov 1993). "Pop". Windsor Star. p. F2.
  7. Reid, Robert (29 Nov 1993). "Larkin seeks recognition beyond folk". Ottawa Citizen. p. B10.
  8. Nelson, Rick (10 Dec 1993). "PATTY LARKIN PROVIDES LYRICS ON PAR WITH HER GUITAR, VOICE". The News Tribune. p. G6.
  9. McLauglin, John P. (10 Dec 1993). "Patty Larkin's obscure no more". The Province. p. B28.
  10. ^ "Patty Larkin - Angels Running Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  11. ^ Abbott, Jim (1 Oct 1993). "Patty Larkin, Angels Running". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 10.
  12. Holden, Stephen (24 Sep 1993). "Adult Sounds From (Way) Off the Charts". The New York Times. p. C1.
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