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New Light Through Old Windows is a significant baker's dozen of Chris Rea's early material, leading up to but not including work from his Road to Hell album. Rea's stature was always larger in the United Kingdom than in the U.S., with his only American Top 40 single coming from the newer version of "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," a re-release of the same song which failed to garner any attention the first time around. Rea's soothing voice is indeed attractive, and the songs that are included on this set are wisely chosen examples of his smooth style. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" from Water Sign and "Stainsby Girls" off Shamrock Diaries are two of the better tracks that showcase his slick, demure-like manner. "On the Beach," from his best-selling album of the same name, and his highest charted single in the U.K., the perky "Let's Dance," represent a lean toward a more commercial sound. "Ace of Hearts," "Josephine," and "Candles" all focus on Rea's softer side, and although the writing is average, his emotive singing carries these songs through and rescues them from being clichéd singer/songwriter material. After its release, New Light Through Old Windows peaked at number five in the U.K., proving that this compendium can be a substitute for most of Chris Rea's early work (with the exception of Water Sign, On the Beach, and Shamrock Diaries, which stand up well on their own). True Rea enthusiasts will notice the omission of a few songs that garnered some attention, such as "Diamonds," "Dancing Girls," and "Loving You," but New Light still holds up as an excellent starting point for those who want to investigate the high points of his first ten years. For those who want more, The Best of Chris Rea digs a little deeper.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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Jon Kelly, Producer, Mixer - Chris Rea, Producer, Mixer, Slide Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Drums, Percussion - Justin Shirley-Smith, Engineer - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar - Stuart Eales, Engineer - Jean Jaques Lemoine, Engineer
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Keyboards - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Kevin Powell, Bass Guitar - Jeff Seopardi, Drums, Percussion - Jerry Stevenson, Acoustic Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Keyboards - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Composer, Producer, Slide Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Dave Richards, Producer - Martin Ditcham, Percussion - Barry Hammond, Engineer - Annie Whitehead, Trombone - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Simon Nicol, Guitar - Kevin Leach, Keyboards - Adrian Rea, Drums - Eoghan O'Neill , Bass Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer, All Instruments, MainArtist - Dave Richards, Producer
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Piano, Synthesizer - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Bass Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Percussion - David Richards, Mixer - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar - Kevin Leach, Keyboards - Adrian Rea, Drums - Stuart Eals, Engineer
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Pete Wingfield, Electric Piano - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Frank Ricotti, Congas, Vibes - Stuart Epps, Backing Vocals - Gus Dudgeon, Producer - Richard Hewson, Conductor - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Paul Keogh, Electric Guitar - Steve Gregory, Saxophone - Dave Markee, Bass Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Keyboards - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Dave Richards, Percussion - Martin Ditcham, Percussion - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar - Ian Hawkins, Bass Guitar - Kevin Leach, Keyboards - Adrian Rea, Drums
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Piano - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Drums, Percussion - David Richards, Producer, Engineer - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar - Diane BJ Koné, Engineer - Neil Amor, Engineer - Kevin Leach, Keyboards
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Mel Collins, Saxophone - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Producer, Slide Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Dave Richards, Producer, Engineer - Martin Ditcham, Percussion - Barry Hammond, Engineer - Annie Whitehead, Trombone - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Rhythm Guitar - Simon Nicol, Rhythm Guitar - Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Keyboards - Jon Kelly, Producer, Mixer - Chris Rea, Producer, Mixer, Accordion, Keyboards, Organ, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Percussion - Justin Shirley-Smith, Engineer - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Jerry Donahue, Guitar - Jean Jacques Lemoine, Engineer - Stuart Eales, Engineer - Kevin Leach, Keyboards - Adrian Rea, Drums - Eoghan O'Neill , Bass Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Keyboards - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Slide Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Eoghan O'Neill, Guitar, Bass Guitar - Stuart Eales, Producer
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Max Middleton, Keyboards - Mel Collins, Saxophone - Jon Kelly, Producer - Chris Rea, Slide Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Writer, Synthesizer, MainArtist - Martin Ditcham, Percussion - Barry Hammond, Engineer - Annie Whitehead, Trombone - Dave Mattacks, Drums - Robert Ahwai, Guitar - Simon Nicol, Guitar - Kevin Leach, Keyboards - Adrian Rea, Drums - Eoghan O'Neill , Bass Guitar
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1989 Elektra Entertainment for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
New Light Through Old Windows is a significant baker's dozen of Chris Rea's early material, leading up to but not including work from his Road to Hell album. Rea's stature was always larger in the United Kingdom than in the U.S., with his only American Top 40 single coming from the newer version of "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," a re-release of the same song which failed to garner any attention the first time around. Rea's soothing voice is indeed attractive, and the songs that are included on this set are wisely chosen examples of his smooth style. "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" from Water Sign and "Stainsby Girls" off Shamrock Diaries are two of the better tracks that showcase his slick, demure-like manner. "On the Beach," from his best-selling album of the same name, and his highest charted single in the U.K., the perky "Let's Dance," represent a lean toward a more commercial sound. "Ace of Hearts," "Josephine," and "Candles" all focus on Rea's softer side, and although the writing is average, his emotive singing carries these songs through and rescues them from being clichéd singer/songwriter material. After its release, New Light Through Old Windows peaked at number five in the U.K., proving that this compendium can be a substitute for most of Chris Rea's early work (with the exception of Water Sign, On the Beach, and Shamrock Diaries, which stand up well on their own). True Rea enthusiasts will notice the omission of a few songs that garnered some attention, such as "Diamonds," "Dancing Girls," and "Loving You," but New Light still holds up as an excellent starting point for those who want to investigate the high points of his first ten years. For those who want more, The Best of Chris Rea digs a little deeper.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:09
- Main artists: Chris Rea
- Composer: Chris Rea
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company ℗ 1988 Elektra Entertainment Company
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