New Connection
| New Connection | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2002 | |||
| Studio | Home Depot | |||
| Label | Oh Boy | |||
| Producer | R.S. Field | |||
| Todd Snider chronology | ||||
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New Connection is the fifth album by the American musician Todd Snider, released in 2002 on Oh Boy Records.[1][2] Snider supported the album with a North American tour.[3]
Production
[edit]Recorded at Home Depot Studios, in Nashville, the album was produced by R.S. Field.[4][1] Snider wrote 30 songs for New Connection.[5] He delegated most of the music to his producer and the musicians.[6] Kim Richey provided backing vocals.[7] Will Kimbrough played guitar.[8]
"Crooked Piece of Time" was written by John Prine, who duetted with Snider.[9][10] "Waco Moon" is a tribute to Eddy Shaver.[11] "Vinyl Records" is about Snider's ever-expanding music collection.[12] "Rose City" was inspired by Snider's Portland childhood.[13] "Close Enough to You" and "Easy" are love songs.[14]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Dayton Daily News | B[15] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |   [16] |
| The Post and Courier | B−[17] |
| USA Today | [18] |
USA Today wrote: "Like his pile of records, Snider's New Connection is full of good listening and unlikely combinations."[18] The Hartford Courant called the album "a cozy country-folk collection that nicely combines heartbreak, boozy tales and a few deep thoughts on life."[19] The Philadelphia Inquirer considered the album to be "full of his typically ingratiating blend of smart-aleck wit and sensitive heart."[20]
The Dayton Daily News wrote that the album "features some of the same sorts of trenchant insight and dark comedy that make Prine songs remarkable."[15] The Post and Courier panned Snider's delivery, writing that "at times he almost sounds like he's dozing off at the microphone."[17] The Boston Globe determined that "Snider is an original voice that pop fans should pay more attention to."[21]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New Connection" | |
| 2. | "Vinyl Records" | |
| 3. | "Rose City" | |
| 4. | "Beer Run" | |
| 5. | "Easy" | |
| 6. | "Crooked Piece of Time" | |
| 7. | "Anywhere" | |
| 8. | "Stuck All Night" | |
| 9. | "Statistician's Blues" | |
| 10. | "Class of 85" | |
| 11. | "Broke" | |
| 12. | "Close Enough to You" | |
| 13. | "Waco Moon" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Waddell, Ray (Apr 27, 2002). "Todd Snider's 'New Connection'". Billboard. 114 (17): 13.
- ^ Takiff, Jonathan (14 May 2002). "Return Engagements". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 36.
- ^ Reger, Rick (4 Oct 2002). "Other Concerts". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.4.
- ^ Hicks, Robert (February 15, 2002). "Get happy with Todd Snider's music". The Express-Times. p. E2.
- ^ Watts, Cindy (19 Sep 2002). "Snider to make 'New Connection' in Nashville". Lifestyles. The Daily News Journal. p. X.
- ^ Baron, Neil (16 Aug 2002). "Live Music". Reno Gazette-Journal. p. H7.
- ^ Gallucci, Michael (Jul 12, 2002). "New Releases". Goldmine. 28 (14): 53.
- ^ Ellis, Bill (18 May 2002). "Hot Sounds". The Commercial Appeal. p. E1.
- ^ Loescher, Greg (May 3, 2002). "Coming Up". Goldmine. 28 (9): 34.
- ^ Guarino, Mark (16 Aug 2002). "Todd Snider, New Connection". Time Out!. Daily Herald. Arlington Heights. p. 7.
- ^ Barker, Holley (13 June 2002). "Making rhymes, writing songs gets singer through bad times". Charleston Daily Mail. p. 1D.
- ^ North, Peter (9 Aug 2002). "Snider pleased with his lot in life". Edmonton Journal. p. E6.
- ^ Taylor, Lewis (15 Nov 2002). "Todd Snider sounds as comfortable as ever...". The Register-Guard. p. T5.
- ^ Perry, David (May 18, 2002). "For great country music, check out the fringes". Lifestyles. The Sun. Lowell.
- ^ a b Budd, Lawrence (14 June 2002). "Short Tracks". Go!. Dayton Daily News. p. 6.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 580.
- ^ a b Grant, Devin (4 July 2002). "Todd Snider – New Connection". The Post and Courier. p. F22.
- ^ a b Mansfield, Brian (14 May 2002). "Todd Snider, New Connection". USA Today. p. D5.
- ^ McGarity, Neal (30 May 2002). "New on Disc". Calendar. Hartford Courant. p. 6.
- ^ Cristiano, Nick (11 Oct 2002). "Todd Snider". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. W23.
- ^ Capobianco, Ken (18 Oct 2002). "New on Disc". The Boston Globe. p. C16.