Silver Bell (album)
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| Studio album by Patty Griffin | ||||
| Released | October 8, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Kingsway Studio, New Orleans, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Folk, folk rock, Americana | |||
| Length | 59:16 | |||
| Label | A&M Records, UMe | |||
| Producer | Jay Joyce, Craig Ross | |||
| Patty Griffin chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Silver Bell is an album by American singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, released on October 8, 2013, by A&M Records through UMe.[2] The album was originally recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana at Kingsway Studio, owned by producer Daniel Lanois, in 2000 as the follow-up to Griffin's second album Flaming Red.
Production
During the original recording sessions in 2000 at Daniel Lanois' Kingsway Studio in New Orleans, Griffin recorded fourteen tracks, and was accompanied by Doug Lancio on guitar, John Deaderick on keyboards, Frank Swart on bass, and Billy Beard handling percussion. On the track "Truth #2", Emmylou Harris contributed harmony vocals with Griffin.[3] The album was newly mixed by producer Glyn Johns for release in 2013.[4]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at No. 64 on the Billboard 200,[5] and No. 5 on Top Folk Albums on the first week of its release.[6] The album has sold 21,000 copies in the United States as of September 2015.[7]
Track listing
All tracks written by Patty Griffin, except where noted otherwise.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Little God" | 5:05 | |
| 2. | "Truth #2" | 4:31 | |
| 3. | "Boston" | 4:03 | |
| 4. | "Perfect White Girls" | 3:49 | |
| 5. | "Sooner or Later" | 3:26 | |
| 6. | "What You Are" | Griffin, Craig Ross | 4:43 |
| 7. | "Silver Bell" | 3:09 | |
| 8. | "Fragile" | 3:39 | |
| 9. | "Mother of God" | 4:15 | |
| 10. | "One More Girl" | 5:01 | |
| 11. | "Sorry and Sad" | 3:15 | |
| 12. | "Driving" | 4:18 | |
| 13. | "Top of the World" | 5:01 | |
| 14. | "So Long" | 5:07 | |
| Total length: | 59:16 | ||
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 64 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[9] | 5 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[11] | 25 |
References
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (October 8, 2013). "Silver Bell - Patty Griffin : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
- ↑ Ruhlin, Claire (July 31, 2013). "Patty Griffin's Lost Silver Bell Album Set for October Release". Paste. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Patty Griffin's New Album 'Silver Bell' Available October 8th 2013". Contact Music. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Votaw, Emily (July 31, 2013). "Patty Griffin's Lost 'Silver Bell' Album to Be Released in October". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Billboard 200". Billboard. October 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Top Folk Albums". Billboard. October 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015.
- ↑ "Patty Griffin – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Patty Griffin. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Patty Griffin – Chart history" Billboard Folk Albums for Patty Griffin. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Patty Griffin – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Patty Griffin. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Patty Griffin – Chart history" Billboard Top Tastemaker Albums for Patty Griffin. Retrieved November 24, 2015.