Ghost Writer

by Garland Jeffreys

Ghost Writer cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:19
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning from a brief musical hiatus, Garland Jeffreys struck critical gold with 'Ghost Writer', an eclectic and deeply personal narrative of urban life. The production masterfully intertwines slick pop-rock melodies with authentic reggae rhythms, reflecting his multicultural New York City roots. It established him as a uniquely versatile singer-songwriter capable of tackling complex social themes with infectious hooks.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, protest, political, street, folk, acoustic, male-vocals, storytelling, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Rough And Ready (2:58)
  2. I May Not Be Your Kind (3:49)
  3. New York Skyline (3:31)
  4. Cool Down Boy (4:05)
  5. Ghost Writer (5:42)
  6. Lift Me Up (3:29)
  7. Why-O (3:40)
  8. Wild In The Streets (3:01)
  9. 35 Millimeter Dreams (3:15)
  10. Spanish Town (7:45)

Credits

  • Alan Freedman - arranged by [with], electric guitar
  • Anthony Jackson - bass
  • Don Grolnick - clavinet, electric piano, organ
  • Steve Gadd - drums, percussion
  • Hugh McCracken - electric guitar, classical guitar
  • David Lasley - harmony vocals
  • Lynn Pitney - harmony vocals
  • Earl "Wire" Lindo - performer [special magic]

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