Name: Up On The Lowdown by Chris Smither
Brand: Chris Smither
SKU: 012928806022
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

On 1993's HAPPIER BLUE Smither returned to the full-band recording approach after more than 20 years. While that album's production proved a little too genteel for Smither's earthy blues-folk style, it set the stage for '95's UP ON THE LOWDOWN, arguably the finest recording of Smither's long career. Perfectly produced by guitarist Stephen Bruton, the album wisely focuses on a tougher, leaner small-band sound than its predecessor. The arrangements have just the right combination of bluesiness and delicacy to complement both Smither's Mississippi John Hurt leanings and his more lyrical side. As always, Smither's the master of redefinition, tackling Dylan's "What Was It You Wanted" and Jesse Winchester's "Talk Memphis" successfully. His compositional muse is also at its apex here, as on the introspective "I Am The Ride" and the elegant, bittersweet "'Deed I Do."

1. Link Of Chain

by Chris Smither

Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither; Performer
Performer: Brannen Temple
Chris Smither; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Maresh; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Maresh; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

2. 'Deed I Do

by Chris Smither

Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton; Performer
Performer: Stephen Bruton
Chris Smither
Chris Maresh
Brannen Temple; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Smither; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Smither; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

3. What Was It You Wanted

by Chris Smither

Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton; Performer
Performer: Chris Maresh
Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

4. Up On The Lowdown

by Chris Smither

Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton; Performer
Harmonica: Riley Osborne; Performer
Keyboard: Riley Osborne; Performer
Performer: Riley Osborne
Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton
Brannen Temple
Chris Maresh; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Smither; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Smither; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

5. Bittersweet

by Chris Smither

Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither; Performer
Harmonica: Mickey Raphael
Riley Osborne; Performer
Keyboard: Riley Osborne; Performer
Performer: Riley Osborne
Chris Smither
Mickey Raphael
Brannen Temple
Chris Maresh; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Smither; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Smither; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

6. Talk Memphis

by Chris Smither

Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton; Performer
Harmonica: Mickey Raphael; Performer
Performer: Brannen Temple
Stephen Bruton
Chris Smither
Chris Maresh
Mickey Raphael; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Jesse Winchester; Composer
Lyricist: Jesse Winchester; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

7. Can't Shake These Blues

by Chris Smither

Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither; Performer
Performer: Chris Maresh
Chris Smither
Brannen Temple; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Smither
Steve Tilston; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Smither
Steve Tilston; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

8. I Am The Ride

by Chris Smither

Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither; Performer
Harmonica: Riley Osborne; Performer
Keyboard: Riley Osborne; Performer
Performer: Riley Osborne
Chris Smither
Brannen Temple; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Smither; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Smither; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

9. Time To Go Home

by Chris Smither

Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Maresh; Performer
Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither
Stephen Bruton; Performer
Performer: Stephen Bruton
Chris Smither
Chris Maresh
Brannen Temple; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Chris Smither; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Smither; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

10. Jailhouse Blues

by Chris Smither

Drums: Brannen Temple; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Smither; Main Performer
Guitar: Chris Smither; Performer
Harmonica: Riley Osborne; Performer
Keyboard: Riley Osborne; Performer
Performer: Riley Osborne
Chris Smither
Brannen Temple; Performer
Vocals: Chris Smither; Performer
Composer: Unknown - All Rights Reserved; Composer
Lyricist: Unknown - All Rights Reserved; Composer
Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production
Recording Producer: Stephen Bruton; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Blues, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Folk

Label

Shout!

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

12928806022

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Up On The Lowdown

1. Link Of Chain

2. 'Deed I Do

3. What Was It You Wanted

4. Up On The Lowdown

5. Bittersweet

6. Talk Memphis

7. Can't Shake These Blues

8. I Am The Ride

9. Time To Go Home

10. Jailhouse Blues

Technical Specifications

Up On The Lowdown

Product information

Release options

1. Link Of Chain

2. 'Deed I Do

3. What Was It You Wanted

4. Up On The Lowdown

5. Bittersweet

6. Talk Memphis

7. Can't Shake These Blues

8. I Am The Ride

9. Time To Go Home

10. Jailhouse Blues

Technical Specifications