Scenes from the Southside

by Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Bruce Hornsby

Overview

Although many bands feel pressure to record the follow-up to a successful debut, Bruce Hornsby is a seasoned musician who is comfortable in his own skin. For the most part, he and his band stick to the same formula that brought them success with The Way It Is. In other words, Scenes From the Southside is another strong set of piano-based pop with catchy melodies. While the other musicians are able, they just fill out the sound -- this is Hornsby's gig. One of his greatest strengths is that, despite being an accomplished musician, he never shows off his chops at the expense of the song. The lyrics offer a slice of Americana; co-written with his brother, John Hornsby, the songs conjure up feelings of national pride ("Defenders of the Flag") as well as small-town nostalgia ("The Road Not Taken"). However the highlights of the album are the minor hits "Look out Any Window" and "The Valley Road," with their sprawling, grandiose arrangements that rank among his finest work. While not quite as consistent as their debut, Scenes From the Southside is one of Hornsby's best efforts and a must-own for fans. ~ Vik Iyengar

Product Details

Release Date:	09/16/2014
Label:	Jdc Records
UPC:	0093652712612
Rank:	31525

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bruce Hornsby & the Range   Primary Artist
Bruce Hornsby   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Dulcimer,Accordion,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Jeff Gerson   Guest Artist,Percussion
Huey Lewis   Guest Artist,Harp
George Marinelli Jr.   Guitar,Mandolin,Vocals (Background)
John Molo   Drums
Joe Puerta   Bass,Vocals (Background)
David Roitstien   Mandolin

Technical Credits

Bill-Dog Dooley   Digital Editing
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Greg Bartheld   Engineer
John Hornsby   Composer
Rob Jacobs   Engineer
Jim Dineen   Engineer
Jimmy Bralower   Drum Programming
Julian Stoll   Engineer
Bruce Hornsby & the Range   Performer
Bruce Hornsby   Composer,Producer
Eddie King   Mixing,Engineer
Neil Dorfsman   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Brian Scheuble   Engineer
Dennis Keeley   Cover Photo
Ria Lewerke   Art Direction
Sharona Sabbag   Production Coordination
Robert Lou Llewellyn   Photography
Norman Moore   Design,Art Direction