Silvertone

by Chris Isaak

Silvertone cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 January 1985
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:36
  • Community rating: 3.39/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as his debut studio effort, 'Silvertone' introduced the haunting, retro-obsessed aesthetic that would define the singer's career. The production prominently features atmospheric echo and twangy surf-style guitars, creating a cinematic, noir-infused take on classic 1950s rockabilly and country. Though it achieved modest initial commercial success, its moody soundscapes earned significant critical attention and established a distinct sonic identity.

Genres

Descriptors: ballad, atmospheric, reverb-heavy, beach, sinister

Tracklist

  1. Dancin' (3:45)
  2. Talk to Me (3:08)
  3. Livin' for Your Lover (2:56)
  4. Back On Your Side (3:15)
  5. Voodoo (2:41)
  6. Funeral In the Rain (3:23)
  7. The Lonely Ones (3:15)
  8. Unhappiness (3:09)
  9. Tears (2:47)
  10. Gone Ridin' (2:38)
  11. Pretty Girls Don't Cry (2:25)
  12. Western Stars (3:13)
  13. Another Idea (2:53)

Credits

  • Chris Isaak - primary artist, vocals, guitar
  • James Calvin Wilsey - guitar

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