It's Alright

by Chris Stamey

It's Alright cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 46:29
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The former co-leader of The dB's delivered a refined, highly melodic solo record steeped in classic power pop songwriting. 'It's Alright' features pristine guitar jangle and thoughtful, intelligent pop-rock arrangements, supported by guest appearances from musicians like Marshall Crenshaw and Alex Chilton. The album is a testament to Stamey's enduring talent as a sophisticated architect of American alternative pop.

Genres

Descriptors: jangly, melodic, literate, guitar-driven, breezy

Tracklist

  1. Cara Lee (3:31)
  2. From The Word Go (3:16)
  3. When We're Alone (4:17)
  4. The Seduction (5:07)
  5. It's Alright (5:13)
  6. Big Time (3:25)
  7. Of Time And All She Brings To Mind (4:06)
  8. In The Dark (3:18)
  9. If You Hear My Voice (4:31)
  10. 27 Years In A Single Day (5:21)
  11. Incredible Happiness (4:19)

Credits

  • Graham Maby - bass
  • Mary Mac - bass
  • Jane Scarpantoni - cello ['cello]
  • Anton Fier - drums
  • Ted Lyons - drums
  • Keith Mack - electric guitar [electric guitars]
  • Richard Lloyd - electric guitar [electric guitars]
  • Alex Chilton - harmony vocals [sang harmony]

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