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Having started out as a soul- and folk-influenced singer/songwriter, the Philadelphia-born Amos Lee has developed over the years into an increasingly rootsy, country-leaning artist. On his fifth studio album, 2013's Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, Lee delves even further into a lyrical country style on what are some of his most heartfelt songs to date. The album follows up his acclaimed 2011 release, Mission Bell, an album that was also steeped in country influences. In keeping with the rootsy approach, Lee recorded this album in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce, who has helmed similar productions for Emmylou Harris and the Wallflowers. Lee has a knack for picking top-notch backing musicians and Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song is no exception, featuring superb instrumental work from Lee's touring band, including, among others, pianist/organist Jaron Olevsky, guitarist/banjo player Andy Keenan, bassist Zach Djanikian, and drummer Freddy Berman. He is also joined by several big-name collaborators here, including guitarist Jerry Douglas, who adds some earthy dobro to the title track, and guitarist Tony Joe White, who brings his bluesy, atmospheric skills to several tracks. Similarly, contemporary bluegrass superstar Alison Krauss lends her ethereal presence to the poignant "Chill in the Air," and journeyman folk chanteuse Patty Griffin harmonizes with Lee to goose bump-inducing effect on "Mountains of Sorrow." Ultimately, though, whether it’s the roiling, contemporary country twang of "Stranger," or the poignant heartbreak of "Dresser Drawer," it's Lee's talents as an insightful songwriter and soulful vocalist that beg your attention on Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.
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Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Electric Guitar, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Mickey Raphael, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Scott Johnson, Producer, Additional Producer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Organ, Piano, Toy Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Steel Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drum, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joanna Cotten, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Organ, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Drum, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Banjo, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mutlu Onaral, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drum, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jeff Coffin, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mickey Raphael, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Vocals, Ukulele, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Accordion, Double Bass, Mandolin, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Electric Guitar, Marimba, Toy Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Percussion, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Electric Guitar, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Jerry Douglas, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Alison Krauss, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jedd Hughes, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Accordion, Organ, Piano, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Percussion, Drum, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Steel Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Strings, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Piano, Unknown, Other, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Marimba, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Hall, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Baritone, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jeff Coffin, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Electric Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Organ, Musical Adviser, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Banjo, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drum, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Electric Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Perry Greenfield, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drum, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jeff Coffin, Saxophone, Alto, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Flute, Percussion, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Banjo, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Marimba, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Unknown, Other - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Mandocello, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Percussion, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Patty Griffin, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Electric 6-String, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Jerry Douglas, Dobro, AssociatedPerformer - Amos Lee, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Percussion, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drum, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Jay Joyce, Producer, Mixer, Electric Guitar, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Johnson, Producer, Assistant Producer - Amos Lee, Vocals, Mandocello, Ukulele, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jaron Olevsky, Accordion, Double Bass, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Zach Djanikian, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Hall, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giles Reaves, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Wheeler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andy Keenan, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Freddy Berman, Drum, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
Album review
Having started out as a soul- and folk-influenced singer/songwriter, the Philadelphia-born Amos Lee has developed over the years into an increasingly rootsy, country-leaning artist. On his fifth studio album, 2013's Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, Lee delves even further into a lyrical country style on what are some of his most heartfelt songs to date. The album follows up his acclaimed 2011 release, Mission Bell, an album that was also steeped in country influences. In keeping with the rootsy approach, Lee recorded this album in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce, who has helmed similar productions for Emmylou Harris and the Wallflowers. Lee has a knack for picking top-notch backing musicians and Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song is no exception, featuring superb instrumental work from Lee's touring band, including, among others, pianist/organist Jaron Olevsky, guitarist/banjo player Andy Keenan, bassist Zach Djanikian, and drummer Freddy Berman. He is also joined by several big-name collaborators here, including guitarist Jerry Douglas, who adds some earthy dobro to the title track, and guitarist Tony Joe White, who brings his bluesy, atmospheric skills to several tracks. Similarly, contemporary bluegrass superstar Alison Krauss lends her ethereal presence to the poignant "Chill in the Air," and journeyman folk chanteuse Patty Griffin harmonizes with Lee to goose bump-inducing effect on "Mountains of Sorrow." Ultimately, though, whether it’s the roiling, contemporary country twang of "Stranger," or the poignant heartbreak of "Dresser Drawer," it's Lee's talents as an insightful songwriter and soulful vocalist that beg your attention on Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.
© Matt Collar /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:43:01
- Main artists: Amos Lee
- Composer: Amos Lee
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2013 Blue Note Records ℗ 2013 Blue Note Records
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