Late Night Grande Hotel

MCA Records, 1991


Tracks

It's Just Another Morning Here
Late Night Grande Hotel
It's Too Late
Fields of Summer
Heaven
The Power Lines
Hometown Streets
Down 'N' Outer
One Blade Shy of A Sharp Edge
The Sun, Moon and Stars
San Diego Serenade

Running Time: 38:21


Credits and Notes

Producer: Peter Van Hooke and Rob Argent

All songs by Nanci Griffith except: "Heaven" (Julie Gold), "The Power Lines" (words and music, Nanci Griffith and Pat Alger, additional music, James Hooker), "Hometown Streets" (words by Nanci Griffith,music by Nanci Griffith and James Hooker), "The Sun, Moon and Stars" (Vince Bell), "San Diego Serenade" (Tom Waits).

Notable Participants: James Hooker (keyboards), Fran Breen (drums), Byrd Burton (acoustic and electric guitar), Pat McInerny (percusion).


Reviews and Commentary

Mark E. Ferguson, manager of the Nanci Griffith Mailing List

This album generated more controversy than any of Nanci's others -- the production is very different from what fans may be accustomed to. It features a full orchestra, loud drums, tons of backup musicians, and Nanci's voice buried in reverb amidst all the clutter. There are some decent songs here (the title track and "Down 'N' Outer" are outstanding), but they're marred by overwrought arrangements. A most frustrating album, made worse by the inclusion of "Heaven," a particularly sappy Julie Gold number. Some folks may enjoy this kind of thing, but not likely those who appreciate the simpler productions.


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