Fireworks

by Chris Stamey

Fireworks cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: RNA
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:38
  • Community rating: 3.58/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released shortly after his collaborative album with Peter Holsapple, the former dB's co-founder returns to his solo career with an immaculate set of jangly guitar pop. 'Fireworks' bristles with intricate melodies and sophisticated power pop arrangements, featuring guest appearances from peers like Mitch Easter and Peter Buck.

Genres

Descriptors: guitar-driven, jangly, literate, harmonies, piano

Tracklist

  1. The Company Of Light (4:08)
  2. Something Came Over Me (4:39)
  3. Glorious Delusion (4:13)
  4. Time Is Running Out (4:05)
  5. Two Places At Once (4:17)
  6. Perfect Time (5:35)
  7. The Newlyweds (3:36)
  8. On The Radio (For Ray Davies) (4:58)
  9. All The Heart's Desire / Black Orchids (6:30)
  10. Fireworks (Still Life #5) (4:16)
  11. The Brakeman's Consolation (3:21)
  12. I Want You (3:16)
  13. You Don't Miss Your Water (3:39)

Credits

  • William Bell - written-by
  • Faye Hunter - backing vocals
  • Fran Kowalski - backing vocals, accordion
  • Graham Maby - bass
  • Anton Fier - drums
  • Alan Bezozi - percussion, drums
  • Michael Shockley - percussion, backing vocals
  • Cathy Harrington - arranged by [strings], piano, bells

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