Semi-Crazy

by Junior Brown

Overview

On Semi-Crazy, Junior Brown's third full-length album, the suit-and-tied Texas singer's clever lyrics, Ernest Tubb-like voice, and virtuoso guitar playing (on his custom-made, double-necked "guit-steel," which allows him to switch quickly between picking and steel playing) are once again intact and on the mark. Semi-Crazy may not bowl Brown fans over immediately -- he offers no new twists as either a writer or player. On the other hand, because Brown is one of country music's most stunning guitarists (imagine Ornette Coleman crossed with Speedy West) -- not to mention possessing a truly original sound -- it's hard not to fall for the classic Brown sound of "I Hung It Up" (a standout for the guitar work), "Gotta Get Up Every Morning," and the fun-loving title track (his duet partner, Red Simpson, penned Brown's earlier song "Highway Patrol"). ~ Kurt Wolff

Product Details

Release Date:	05/21/1996
Label:	Mcg/Curb / Curb
UPC:	0715187784321

Tracks

1. Gotta Get Up Every Morning
2. Darlin' I'll Do Anything You Say
3. I Hung It Up
4. I Want to Hear It from You
5. Semi-Crazy
6. Hong Kong Blues
7. Venom Wearin' Denim
8. Parole Board
9. Joe the Singing Janitor
10. Surf Medley

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Junior Brown   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Steel),Guitar (Rhythm)
Red Simpson   Primary Artist,Vocals
Tanya Rae Brown   Vocal Harmony,Guitar (Rhythm)
Danny Levin   Piano
Steve Layne   Bass,Vocal Harmony

Technical Credits

Bob Spickard   Composer
Fred Carter, Jr.   Composer
Junior Brown   Composer,Producer
Red Simpson   Performer
Denny Purcell   Mastering
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Senor McGuire   Photography
Ron Avis   Composer
Spencer Starnes   Engineer
Steve Starnes   Engineer