The Windy City Strugglers - Snow On The Desert Road
Review by Cristian Foghel
The Windy City Strugglers have released their latest album, Snow On The Desert Road, and it is a must-listen for fans of blues and folk music. The album features a collection of original tracks that showcase the band's exceptional musicianship and storytelling abilities.
The album opens with the title track, "Snow On The Desert Road," a hauntingly beautiful song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The band's use of acoustic instruments, including guitar, mandolin, and harmonica, creates a warm and intimate sound that draws the listener in.
Other standout tracks on the album include "The Devil You Know," a foot-stomping blues number, and "The Ballad of John Henry," a poignant tribute to the legendary steel driver. The band's vocal harmonies are particularly impressive on these tracks, adding depth and texture to the songs.
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Filename: the-windy-city-strugglers-snow-on-the-desert-road.zip- MP3 size: 129.6 mb
- FLAC size: 907.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Sip Of Your Wine | 2:21 | |
| Swimming | 2:50 | |
| Playing With The Gypsies | 3:43 | |
| Contract With The Blues | 3:50 | |
| Contract With The Blues | 3:50 | |
| Girl In The Moon ( God Met Satan) | 4:09 | |
| If I Were You | 3:36 | |
| Frank's Other Half | 3:45 | |
| TV Blues | 2:08 | |
| Beautiful Feet | 2:45 | |
| Frank's Other Half | 3:45 | |
| Snow On The Desert Road | 4:03 | |
| Beautiful Feet | 2:45 | |
| Corner | 3:02 | |
| Snow On The Desert Road | 4:03 | |
| Corner | 3:02 | |
| Sip Of Your Wine | 2:21 | |
| Playing With The Gypsies | 3:43 | |
| TV Blues | 2:08 | |
| Margaret | 3:30 | |
| Margaret | 3:30 | |
| Swimming | 2:50 | |
| Girl In The Moon (God Met Satan) | 4:09 | |
| If I Were You | 3:36 |
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Catalog Numbers
- RRR004
- 3076912
Labels
- Red Rocks Records
- Last Call Records
Listen online
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- ascolta in linea
- écouter en ligne
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork By | Chris Grosz |
| Autoharp | Andrew Delahunty (tracks: 3, 5) |
| Backing Vocals | Nick Bollinger (tracks: 1, 3, 7), Rick Bryant (tracks: 3, 5) |
| Double Bass | Nick Bollinger (tracks: 1 to 8, 10 to 12) |
| Drums | Steve Cournane (tracks: 1, 2, 6 to 8, 10 to 12) |
| Guitar | Andrew Delahunty (tracks: 7, 10), Bill Lake, Geoff Rashbrooke (tracks: 5, 9, 11) |
| Harmonica | Andrew Delahunty (tracks: 1, 7, 8) |
| Mandolin | Andrew Delahunty (tracks: 5, 6) |
| Mastered By | Mike Gibson |
| Photography | Dean Johansson |
| Piano | Geoff Rashbrooke (tracks: 1, 2, 7, 8, 10) |
| Producer | Nick Bollinger |
| Recorded By | Dave Donaldson, Steve Roche |
| Steel Guitar | Andrew Delahunty (tracks: 2, 11), Bill Lake (tracks: 5, 10) |
| Vocals | Bill Lake (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7, 9 ,11), Rick Bryant (tracks: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) |
| Written-By | Arthur Baysting (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 9 to 11), Bill Lake (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11), Rick Bryant (tracks: 4, 8, 12) |
Notes
- Produced and mixed at Plan 9, Wellington (November 2000 - September 2001)
- Mastered at Inca
- Songs and Inspiration: Arthur Baysting
- Sleeve & Booklet Design: Exhibit B
- Thanks to Steve Roche, Peter Daly and Anthony Donaldson for their musical contributions, David Long, Janet Roddick, Etta, Sally, Elsie and Kathy for invaluable production assistance, Marg Layton for the loan of her Autoharp, and the Costume Cave for the coats.
- To the memory of Max Winnie, Graeme Nesbitt and Warwick Brock
- All songs published by Universal/Control except 'Playing With the Gypsies' (Universal/Control/Mana Music) and 'Snow on the Desert Road', 'Contract With The Blues' and 'Corner' (Control)
- NB: Track durations listed below are listed as printed on the release, however most of these do not correspond with the actual length of the tracks on the CD. The actual duration of the tracks on this CD are listed below:
- 1. 2:18
- 2. 4:07
- 3. 3:31
- 4. 3:59
- 5. 3:35
- 6. 3:43
- 7. 3:47
- 8. 3:49
- 9. 2:46
- 10. 2:11
- 11. 2:44
- 12. 16:01 ("Corner" runs for 3:03 - contains an untitled hidden track at the end that runs for 1:30)
- Un excellent groupe néo-zélandais
Barcodes
Barcode: 3 596971 769123About The Windy City Strugglers
The Windy City Strugglers are one of New Zealand's most enduring country blues bands. Their music is based on the singing, songwriting, and guitar playing of , and the vocals of . Their long-serving band members are Andrew Delahunty on guitar, harmonica and mandolin and on double bass who has a career as writer, critic and broadcaster and head of Red Rocks Records.
Members
- Nick Bollinger
- Steve Cournane
- Arthur Baysting
- Bill Lake
- Andrew Delahunty
- Rick Bryant
