California

by Scott Thomas Band

Overview

The Scott Thomas Band's California is a promising debut that captures the quartet's laidback trad-rock quite well. The album is an update of the classic Californian sound of the '70s -- it's edgier than the Eagles and Jackson Browne, but it's still fairly mellow and has the same spacious atmosphere. Although the songwriting can be a little uneven, the group has a tight sound and a knack for easy hooks that makes California an enjoyable journey. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	05/26/1998
Label:	Elektra
UPC:	0075596219723
Rank:	154417

Tracks

1. California
2. Black Valentine
3. Sad Girl
4. Happy
5. Never Coming Home
6. Days of Hours
7. Full Moon Painter
8. Believe
9. Run Baby Run
10. Goodnight Baby

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Scott Thomas Band   Primary Artist
Scott Thomas   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Celeste
Chris Stills   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Benmont Tench   Guest Artist,Piano
Andrew Williams   Guitar,Vocals,Wurlitzer
Greg Leisz   Dobro,Pedal Steel,Lap Steel Guitar
Denny Fongheiser   Drums
Rami Jaffee   Organ (Hammond)
David Campbell   Conductor
Curt Schneider   Vocals,Bass
Scott Babcock   Sleigh Bells,Timpani

Technical Credits

Bradley Cook   Engineer,Mixing
David Campbell   Arranger
Andrew Williams   Producer
Chris Stills   Vocal Arrangement
Greg Collins   Assistant Engineer
Joe Zook   Assistant Engineer
Scott Thomas   Design,Composer,Producer
Gary Burden   Design,Art Direction
Jenice Heo   Design
Tom Banghart   Assistant Engineer
Al Sanderson   Assistant Engineer
Bobby Hawes   Assistant Engineer
Henry Diltz   Photography
Steve Gamberoni   Assistant Engineer