Topanga

by Colin Hay

Overview

Colin Hay's fourth solo release finds him in top form. An infectious collection of guitar-based tracks fleshed out by a full band, in a perfect world this would have been a hit album. Highlighted by the carpe diem anthem, "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin," there's not a weak song in the batch. Hay's songwriting skills, never bad to begin with, have been more finely honed on Topanga. Similar to musician Bruce Cockburn, his lyrics present a weathered view measured with compassion and insightful observations on his world -- both external and internal. Topanga is a good choice for those seeking intelligent songwriting and timeless songs. ~ Rob Caldwell

Product Details

Release Date:	06/02/2009
Label:	Lazy Eye Records / Phantom Records (England) / Compass
UPC:	0766397450926
Rank:	54730

Tracks

1. I Haven't Seen You in a Long Time
2. Into the Cornfields
3. Waiting for My Real Life to Begin
4. Can't Take This Town
5. I Think I Know
6. Against the Tide
7. I Don't Miss You Now
8. She Put the Blame on You
9. Woman's Face
10. Lost Generation
11. Road to Mandalay
12. Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh Baby
13. Spencer the Rover

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Colin Hay   Primary Artist,Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Baritone),Guitar (Acoustic),Slide Guitar,Vocals
Phil Butson   Guitar (Electric)
Bruce Haymes   Organ,Piano
Chad Fischer   Drums,Tambourine
Gerry Hale   Fiddle,Mandolin
Martin Tillman   Cello
Carol Hay   Vocals
Kim Carroll   Piano,Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Electric)
Martin Tilmann   Cello
Paul Gadsby   Bass
Joe Creighton   Bass
John Clifforth   Keyboards,Guitar (Acoustic)
Greg Ham   Saxophone

Technical Credits

Micajah Ryan   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Thom Mooney   Composer
Randy LeRoy   Mastering,Digital Transfers
Robert Hakalski   Cover Photo,Repackaging Design
Isamu Sawa   Photography
John Clifforth   Composer
Phil Butson   Audio Engineer,Engineer
John Capek   Composer
Colin Hay   Audio Production,Producer,Composer,Arranger
Traditional   Composer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering