The Coast Is Clear

by Tracy Lawrence

Overview

The Coast Is Clear again demonstrates that Tracy Lawrence was one of the finest new honky tonkers of the '90s. Lawrence can wring tremendous emotion out of a song, adding nuances that give each line heart-tugging resonance. Unfortunately, his material is not the equal of his skills. Although there are bright spots, such as "Livin' in Black and White," about half of the record is saddled with pedestrian material performed without style. Try as he may, Lawrence cannot bring material of this level to life. Still, The Coast Is Clear remains a winning record, since Lawrence sings well no matter what the material, and when he is given a good song, the results are first-rate. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	03/18/1997
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678298523
Rank:	137130

Tracks

1. Better Man, Better Off
2. The Coast Is Clear
3. Any Minute Now
4. While You Sleep
5. How a Cowgirl Says Goodbye
6. One Step Ahead of the Storm
7. In a Moment of Weakness
8. Livin' in Black and White
9. I Hit the Ground Crawlin'
10. As Lonesome as It Gets

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tracy Lawrence   Primary Artist,Vocals
Dennis Wilson   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Deryl Dodd   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Paul Franklin   Guitar,Guitar (Steel)
Leon Watson   Bass
Flip Anderson   Keyboards,Piano
Eric Nelson   Drums
Mark Casstevens   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Dennis Burnside   Piano,Keyboards,Organ (Hammond)
Lonnie Wilson   Drums,Guitar,Percussion
Rob Hajacos   Fiddle
Milton Sledge   Drums
Brent Mason   Guitar (Electric),Gut String Guitar
Brent Rowan   Mandolin,Guitar (Electric)
Glenn Worf   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Bruce Bouton   Pedal Steel
Dave Pomeroy   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Tony Harrell   Piano,Keyboards
Terry McMillan   Percussion
John Wesley Ryles   Vocals (Background)
Liana Manis   Vocals (Background)
Tom Baughman   Guitar (Steel)
Butch Davis   Slide Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Darryl O'Donnell   Guitar (Acoustic)
Rob Hajacus   Violin
Billy Cochran   Fiddle

Technical Credits

Paul Nelson   Composer
Kristin Wilkinson   Arranger,String Arrangements
Larry Boone   Composer
J.P. Pennington   Composer
Larry Cordle   Composer
Frank J. Myers   Composer
Jon "JD" Dickson   Assistant Engineer
Mark Capps   Assistant Engineer
Mike Bradley   Mixing,Engineer
Brett Jones   Composer
Brent Jones   Composer
Butch Carr   Engineer
Gary Baker   Composer
Tony Green   Assistant Engineer
Tracy Lawrence   Composer,Producer
King Williams   Assistant Engineer
Don Cook   Producer
Pat McMakin   Engineer
Thom McHugh   Composer
Terry Bates   Engineer
Senor McGuire   Photography
Claudia McConnell-Fowler   Stylist
P. David Eleazar   Design
Jess Brown   Composer
Jan Reams   Make-Up
J.B. Rudd   Composer
Barry Baker   Composer
Hank Williams   Mastering
Nick Long   Art Direction
Flip Anderson   Producer
Stan Paul Davis   Composer