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Revision as of 22:47, 3 January 2019

Despite Our Differences
Studio album by
Indigo Girls
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)
RecordedApril and May 2006
GenreFolk rock
Length47:47
LabelHollywood
ProducerMitchell Froom
Indigo Girls chronology
All That We Let In
(2004) 		Despite Our Differences
(2006) 		Poseidon and the Bitter Bug
(2009)
Singles from Despite Our Differences
  1. "Little Perennials"
  2. "Pendulum Swinger"/"I Believe in Love"
  3. "Rock and Roll Heaven's Gate"
  4. "Last Tears"

Despite Our Differences is the 10th studio album by the Indigo Girls, released in 2006. The title is drawn from third track, "I Believe in Love" (I still believe despite our differences that what we have's enough/And I believe in you and I believe in love).

Reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic(75/100) [1]
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com [2]
Allmusic [3]
Hot Press(4/5) [4]
The Music Box [5]
Now [6]
Paste(7/10) [7]
Q [8]
Slant Magazine [9]

The album so far has a score of 75 out of 100 from Metacritic based on "generally favorable reviews".[1] John Metzger from The Music Box described Despite Our Differences as "the most infectious, pop-infused set that the duo ever has managed to concoct. In fact, its melodies, harmonies, and arrangements are so ingratiating that the album carries the weight of an instant classic."[5] Thom Jurek from Allmusic said it was "part of an emotional journey as complete as can be. More relevant than anyone dared expect. It's accessible and moving and true. It's their own brand of rock & roll, hewn from over the years, that bears a signature that is now indelible."[3]

Track listing

  1. "Pendulum Swinger" (Emily Saliers) – 3:40
  2. "Little Perennials" (Amy Ray) – 2:50
  3. "I Believe in Love" (Saliers) – 3:40
  4. "Three County Highway" (Ray) – 3:44
  5. "Run" (Saliers) – 4:02
  6. "Rock and Roll Heaven's Gate" (Ray) – 3:14
  7. "Lay My Head Down" (Saliers) – 4:20
  8. "Money Made You Mean" (Ray) – 2:24
  9. "Fly Away" (Saliers) – 3:20
  10. "Dirt and Dead Ends" (Ray) – 5:26
  11. "All the Way" (Saliers) – 3:45
  12. "They Won't Have Me" (Ray) – 3:08
  13. "Last Tears" (Saliers) – 4:14

Personnel

  • David Boucher – engineer, mixing
  • Brandi Carlile – harmony vocals
  • Matt Chamberlain – drums
  • Jeremy Cowart – photography
  • Sara Cumings – design
  • Mitchell Froom – keyboards, producer, engineer
  • Ruby Froom – clapping
  • Jeri Heiden – art direction
  • Carol Isaacs – organ, piano
  • Clare Kenny – bass
  • Greg Leisz – pedal steel
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Amy Ray – acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, electric guitar, vocals
  • Emily Saliers – acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar, ukulele, vocals, slide guitar
  • Geoffrey Weiss – A&R
Additional personnel

"Rock and Roll Heaven's Gate" features a guest appearance by Pink, and Brandi Carlile performs on "Last Tears"

Chart performance

The album opened at #44 on the Billboard charts.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Critic Reviews for Despite Our Differences". Metacritic. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
  2. ^ Ruehl, Kim. "Indigo Girls - Despite Our Differences". About.com. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
  3. ^ a b Jurek, Thom. "Despite Our Differences - Indigo Girls". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  4. ^ Hayden, Jackie (2007-03-27). "Despite Our Differences". Hot Press. Retrieved 2013-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)(subscription required)
  5. ^ a b Metzger, John (September 2006). "Indigo Girls - Despite Our Differences (Album Review)". The Music Box. Retrieved 2012-01-13. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Whittall, Zoe (November 16–23, 2006). "Disc Guide : Pop / Rock (Indigo Girls: Despite Our Differences)". Now. Retrieved 2013-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Heimer, Katie (2006-10-05). "Indigo Girls -- Despite Our Differences :: Music :: Reviews". Paste. Retrieved 2013-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Indigo Girls: Despite Our Differences". Q: 120. April 2007.
  9. ^ Keefe, Jonathan (2006-09-18). "Indigo Girls: Despite Our Differences". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2013-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Billboard Chart". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
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