Blackjack David

by Dave Alvin

Blackjack David cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 June 1998
  • Label: Hightone Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 50:22
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The former Blasters guitarist and roots-rock pioneer delivered one of his most critically revered solo efforts. Stepping away from the aggressive rockabilly of his youth, Alvin fully embraces a mature, atmospheric Americana sound, demonstrating masterful, narrative-driven songwriting focusing on the working-class struggles of the American West.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Blackjack David (4:59)
  2. Abilene (4:57)
  3. New Highway (3:13)
  4. California Snow (4:00)
  5. Evening Blues (5:33)
  6. The Way You Say Goodbye (4:37)
  7. Mary Brown (4:30)
  8. Laurel Lynn (3:36)
  9. 1968 (4:03)
  10. From A Kitchen Table (5:56)
  11. Tall Trees (4:54)

Credits

  • Dave Alvin - primary artist, vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, arranged by, written-by
  • Chris Gaffney - accordion, written-by
  • David Piltch - acoustic bass
  • Gregory Boaz - acoustic bass
  • David Jackson - acoustic bass, electric bass
  • Doug Wieselman - clarinet, organ
  • Bobby Lloyd Hicks - drums, percussion, harmony vocals, drums (drum set), background vocals vocal
  • Bob Glaub - electric bass

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