Harps and Angels
by Randy Newman
- Type: Album
- Released: 5 August 2008
- Label: Nonesuch
- Country: United States
- Length: 35:01
- Community rating: 3.63/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Marking his first album of new, original pop material in nearly a decade, the veteran songwriter delivers biting satirical commentary on American culture and politics. Accompanied by sweeping orchestral arrangements, the record balances acerbic wit with poignant reflections on aging and mortality.
Genres
Descriptors: rhythmic, atonal, melodic, conscious, satirical, piano, storytelling, orchestral, witty
Tracklist
- Harps And Angels (5:07)
- Losing You (2:42)
- Laugh And Be Happy (2:19)
- A Few Words In Defense Of Our Country (4:13)
- A Piece Of The Pie (2:42)
- Easy Street (3:14)
- Korean Parents (3:27)
- Only A Girl (2:44)
- Potholes (3:42)
- Feels Like Home (4:51)
Credits
- Frank Marocco - accordion
- Carmen Carter - backing vocals [background vocals]
- Fletcher Sheridan - backing vocals [background vocals]
- Luana Jackman - backing vocals [background vocals], contractor [vocal contractor]
- Oren Waters - backing vocals [background vocals]
- Rick Logan - backing vocals [background vocals]
- Steve Jackson - backing vocals [background vocals]
- Susie Stevens-Logan - backing vocals [background vocals]