The Indescribable Wow

by Sam Phillips

The Indescribable Wow cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 August 1988
  • Label: Virgin
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:33
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking her transition from the contemporary Christian music scene into secular alternative pop, the singer-songwriter debuted under her new moniker with this meticulously arranged project. Produced by her future husband T Bone Burnett, the recording features lush, psychedelic-tinged jangle pop and deeply introspective lyricism. It established a sophisticated new artistic direction that earned considerable critical admiration.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, guitar-driven, confessional, literate, witty

Tracklist

  1. I Don't Want To Fall In Love (2:50)
  2. I Don't Know How To Say Goodbye To You (3:18)
  3. Flame (2:33)
  4. Remorse (3:43)
  5. What Do I Do (3:52)
  6. I Can't Stop Crying (3:17)
  7. Holding On To The Earth (3:00)
  8. She Can't Tell Time (3:35)
  9. What You Don't Want To Hear (2:59)
  10. Out Of Time (4:26)

Credits

  • Sam Phillips - primary artist, written-by
  • Van Dyke Parks - arranged by
  • Jerry Scheff - bass
  • Buell Neidlinger - cello, bass [string bass]
  • Ralph Forbes - drum machine
  • Mickey Curry - drums
  • Steve Jordan - drums
  • David Miner - harpsichord, harmonium, bass

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