Writing in the Margins
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| Writing in the Margins | ||
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| Studio album by John Gorka | ||
| Released | July 11, 2006 | |
| Genre | Folk Singer-songwriter |
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| Label | Red House Records | |
| Producer(s) | Rob Genadek | |
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| John Gorka chronology | ||
| Old Futures Gone (2003) |
Writing in the Margins (2006) |
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Writing in the Margins is the tenth studio album by folk singer-songwriter John Gorka. It was released on July 11, 2006 by Red House Records and debuted at number one on the Folk Music Radio Airplay Chart. [2] One departure from previous recordings is the inclusion of a couple of cover songs that blend nicely with Gorka's own compositions. Gorka received some encouragement from Nanci Griffith to record Townes Van Zandt's "Snow Don't Fall",[3] and pays tribute to a personal hero by covering Stan Rogers "Lockkeeper". [3] Gorka also shares writing credit with his wife, Laurie Allman, on several tracks.
Many of Gorka's past collaborators also return to perform here. Nanci Griffith, Lucy Kaplansky, and Alice Peacock each lend their voices to various tracks. Meanwhile distinctive fretless bass player Michael Manring and multi-instrumentalist John Jennings also contribute their skills.
[edit] Track List
- "Chance of Rain" (Allman, Gorka) – (3:59)
- "Broken Place" (Allman, Gorka) – (3:21)
- "Satellites" (Gorka) – (2:24)
- "Writing in the Margins" (Gorka) – (4:12)
- "Snow Don't Fall" (Van Zandt) – (3:00)
- "Bluer State" (Allman, Gorka) – (3:17)
- "Arms Length" (Gorka) – (3:34)
- "The Lockkeeper" (Rogers) – (5:09)
- "I Miss Everyone" (Allman, Gorka) – (4:13)
- "When You Sing" (Gorka) – (4:24)
- "Road of Good Intentions" (Gorka) – (3:49)
- "Unblindfold the Referee" (Gorka) – (2:25)
[edit] External links
- John Gorka, official web site
- Writing in the Margins page from Red House Records
- Writing in the Margins review by George Graham
- Writing in the Margins entry at the All Music Guide
- Live from Folk Alley: John Gorka and David Francey, 39th Kent State Folk Festival November 11, 2005 (features Michael Manring on bass and interview)
- Live Fridays from XPN: John Gorka in Concert, from NPR's World Cafe, October 13, 2006 (features Michael Manring on bass and interview with Helen Leicht)
[edit] Notes and sources
- ^ Philip Van Vleck, Billboard, July 8, 2006 (Quotes: "Writing in the Margins is a pleasure, a deftly mixed bag of a dozen tunes, including a pair of finely wrought covers."/"The title track is a poignant soldier's tale that's more personal than political, while "I Miss Everyone" has a pronounced country lilt worthy of Asleep at the Wheel and a nice backing vocal from Lucy Kaplansky."/"This is one of Gorka's most impressive outings.")
- ^ Top Albums of July 2006 compiled by Richard Gillman from FolkDJ-L radio playlists.
- ^ a b See interview with Helen Liecht on on Live Friday's from XPN
