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After purging the experimental, Nick Drake-influenced Phantom Moon from his system, on his fourth release it's back to business for singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik. But some remnants of Phantom Moon -- winding song structures, romanticized lyrics, and lush orchestrations -- reappear here, albeit in a more pop format. Producer Patrick Leonard, like Rupert Hine, who worked on his popular debut, frames Sheik's haunting, breathy voice with elaborate arrangements. That makes these ornate songs huskier, but it also interferes with the singer's plaintive style. Borrowing tricks from John Mayer, whose success can partially be attributed to doors Sheik himself opened, the ballad-heavy disc emphasizes the singer's introspective side. Straightforward strum pop tunes like the leadoff track, "Genius," and "On a High" (the first single) neatly frame the passionate, string-laden ballads that dominate the proceedings. Sheik's ability to weave word-heavy tracks into melodies that withstand their weight exhibits his songwriting talent. On the downside, the intricate production and multiple overdubs create a chilly, anonymous backing at odds with his sumptuous voice and meticulous lyrics. But the songs are so consistently strong and the singer so obviously committed, most of the album's shortcomings are insignificant. If the participants hadn't tried so hard, this would be a minor masterpiece. As it is, Daylight is an ambitious and generally successful singer/songwriter effort, especially for those who already have bought into Sheik's lovelorn persona. Its flaws won't dissuade the faithful, but they will prevent the album from being as successful as the artist had intended.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
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Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Duane LaVoid, Background Vocals
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Gavyn Wright, Orchestra - Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Simon Hale, Conductor, String Arranger - Steve Price, Engineer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - mary Scully, Bass - Dave Woodcock, Violin - Rachel Bolt, Viola - Boguslav Kostecki, Violin - Dave Daniels, Cello - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Bruce White., Viola - Julian Leaper., Violin - Becca Hirsch, Violin - Cathy Shave, Violin - Mick Stirling, Cello - Pat Kiernan, Violin - jacky Shave, Violin
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Jay Bellerose, Drums - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Gerry Leonard, Writer
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Mick Jones, Guitar, Writer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Gavyn Wright, Orchestra Leader & Conductor - Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Simon Hale, Conductor, String Arranger - Steve Price, Engineer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - mary Scully, Bass - Dave Woodcock, Violin - Rachel Bolt, Viola - Boguslav Kostecki, Violin - Dave Daniels, Cello - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Bruce White., Viola - Julian Leaper., Violin - Becca Hirsch, Violin - Cathy Shave, Violin - Mick Stirling, Cello - Pat Kiernan, Violin - jacky Shave, Violin
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Duncan Sheik, Composer, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Pete Min, Guitar - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Neal Casal, Background Vocals
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Gavyn Wright, Orchestra Leader & Conductor - Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Simon Hale, Conductor, String Arranger - Steve Price, Engineer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - mary Scully, Bass - Dave Woodcock, Violin - Rachel Bolt, Viola - Boguslav Kostecki, Violin - Dave Daniels, Cello - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Bruce White., Viola - Julian Leaper., Violin - Becca Hirsch, Violin - Cathy Shave, Violin - Mick Stirling, Cello - Pat Kiernan, Violin - jacky Shave, Violin
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Gavyn Wright, Orchestra Leader & Director - Duncan Sheik, Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CoProducer - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Simon Hale, Conductor, Arranger, String Arranger - Steve Price, Engineer - KEVIN KILLEN, Mixer - PATRICK LEONARD, Producer, Arranger - David Channing, Digital Editor - mary Scully, Bass - Dave Woodcock, Violin - Rachel Bolt, Viola - Boguslav Kostecki, Violin - Dave Daniels, Cello - Gustav Clarkson, Viola - Michael Tudor, Engineer - Ron Shapiro, ExecutiveProducer - Bruce White., Viola - Julian Leaper., Violin - Becca Hirsch, Violin - Cathy Shave, Violin - Mick Stirling, Cello - Pat Kiernan, Violin - jacky Shave, Violin
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United State
Albumbeschreibung
After purging the experimental, Nick Drake-influenced Phantom Moon from his system, on his fourth release it's back to business for singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik. But some remnants of Phantom Moon -- winding song structures, romanticized lyrics, and lush orchestrations -- reappear here, albeit in a more pop format. Producer Patrick Leonard, like Rupert Hine, who worked on his popular debut, frames Sheik's haunting, breathy voice with elaborate arrangements. That makes these ornate songs huskier, but it also interferes with the singer's plaintive style. Borrowing tricks from John Mayer, whose success can partially be attributed to doors Sheik himself opened, the ballad-heavy disc emphasizes the singer's introspective side. Straightforward strum pop tunes like the leadoff track, "Genius," and "On a High" (the first single) neatly frame the passionate, string-laden ballads that dominate the proceedings. Sheik's ability to weave word-heavy tracks into melodies that withstand their weight exhibits his songwriting talent. On the downside, the intricate production and multiple overdubs create a chilly, anonymous backing at odds with his sumptuous voice and meticulous lyrics. But the songs are so consistently strong and the singer so obviously committed, most of the album's shortcomings are insignificant. If the participants hadn't tried so hard, this would be a minor masterpiece. As it is, Daylight is an ambitious and generally successful singer/songwriter effort, especially for those who already have bought into Sheik's lovelorn persona. Its flaws won't dissuade the faithful, but they will prevent the album from being as successful as the artist had intended.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:05
- Main artists: Duncan Sheik
- Composer: Duncan Sheik
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. ℗ 2002 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
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