New West Motel
by The Walkabouts
- Type: Album
- Released: 1 January 1993
- Label: Sub Pop
- Country: United States
- Community rating: 3.71/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Conrad Uno, Chris Eckman, The King Jesus Disciples, Terri Moeller, Tony Kroes, Bravura String Quartet, Ed Brooks, Michael Wells, Glenn Slater, Bruce Wirth, Carla Torgerson
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Solidifying their transition into a darker, more expansive Americana sound, the Seattle quintet weaves soaring strings and electric rock instrumentation into their rustic folk framework. The album masterfully paints a vast, somewhat cinematic landscape of the American West, highlighting the emotive dual vocals of Chris Eckman and Carla Torgerson.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, folk, acoustic, desert, mountains, forest
Tracklist
Credits
- Michael Wells - bass, harmonica
- Terri Moeller - drums, percussion, vocals [backup]
- Glenn Slater - piano, organ, noises, accordion
- Bruce Wirth - violin, mandolin, vibraphone
- Carla Torgerson - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion
- Chris Eckman - vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- The King Jesus Disciples - vocals
- Townes Van Zandt - written-by