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For the follow-up to Moment of Forever, his first set of new original songs in years, Kris Kristofferson decided to record a set of stripped-down new versions of his classic songs. This project, released on Atlantic Records and entitled The Austin Sessions, was a star-studded affair, featuring harmony vocals from Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Matraca Berg, Vince Gill, Marc Cohn, Alison Krauss, Catie Curtis, and Mark Knopfler. In one sense, it's easy to question why Kristofferson needed to record these songs again, since much of his catalog seems to consist of reinterpretations of these songs, but taken on its own terms, it's a good listen. In a way, Kristofferson's voice -- which never had too much range, even at its peak -- sounds better now that its older; the ragged edges and wear give it more character, which lend character to the songs. Ultimately, The Austin Sessions isn't a major addition to his catalog, but there's enough warmth and personality to these recordings to make it worth a listen for longtime fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Jackson Browne, Harmony Vocals - Fred Foster, Writer - Stephen Bruton, Mandolin - Kris Kristofferson, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - John Willis, Acoustic Guitar - Joe Spivey, Violin - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Guitar - Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Mike Baird, Drums - Steve Earle, Harmony Vocals - Joe Spivey, Violin - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Matraca Berg, Harmony Vocals - Stephen Bruton, Acoustic Guitar - Kris Kristofferson, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - John Willis, Electric Guitar, Mandolin - Joe Spivey, Violin - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Mandolin - Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - John Willis, Acoustic Guitar - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Electric Guitar - Kris Kristofferson, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Mike Baird, Drums - Vince Gill, Harmony Vocals - John Willis, Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar - Joe Spivey, Violin - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Electric Guitar - Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Marc Cohn, Harmony Vocals - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Franklin, Pedal Steel Guitar - John Willis, Electric Guitar - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - BERGEN WHITE, Arranger - Mike Baird, Drums - John Willis, Electric Guitar - Joe Spivey, Violin - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin - Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Mike Baird, Drums - Fred Mollin, Producer, Acoustic Guitar - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Mandolin - Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Vince Gill, Harmony Vocals - John Willis, Acoustic Guitar - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ - Allison Krause, Harmony Vocals
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Mike Baird, Drums - Paul Franklin, Pedal Steel Guitar - John Willis, Mandolin - Fred Mollin, Producer, Acoustic Guitar - Jim Cox, Organ - Catie Curtis, Harmony Vocals
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Mike Baird, Drums - John Willis, Slide Guitar - Joe Spivey, Violin - Fred Mollin, Producer, Acoustic Guitar - Jim Cox, Piano
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Stephen Bruton, Acoustic Guitar - Kris Kristofferson, Composer, Lyricist, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist - Larry Paxton, Bass Guitar - Jay Landers, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Franklin, Pedal Steel Guitar - Mark Knopfler, Harmony Vocals - John Willis, Acoustic Guitar - Fred Mollin, Producer - Jim Cox, Organ
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
For the follow-up to Moment of Forever, his first set of new original songs in years, Kris Kristofferson decided to record a set of stripped-down new versions of his classic songs. This project, released on Atlantic Records and entitled The Austin Sessions, was a star-studded affair, featuring harmony vocals from Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Matraca Berg, Vince Gill, Marc Cohn, Alison Krauss, Catie Curtis, and Mark Knopfler. In one sense, it's easy to question why Kristofferson needed to record these songs again, since much of his catalog seems to consist of reinterpretations of these songs, but taken on its own terms, it's a good listen. In a way, Kristofferson's voice -- which never had too much range, even at its peak -- sounds better now that its older; the ragged edges and wear give it more character, which lend character to the songs. Ultimately, The Austin Sessions isn't a major addition to his catalog, but there's enough warmth and personality to these recordings to make it worth a listen for longtime fans.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:06
- Main artists: Kris Kristofferson
- Composer: Kris Kristofferson
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 1999 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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