Steady Pull

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All Music Guide - Kelly McCartney
Continuing her standing as an independent artist, Jonatha Brooke kicks off the millennium with Steady Pull, the second release on her own Bad Dog Records. Steady Pull is at once both inspiring and upsetting. The inspiration is easy to glimpse; it's a wonderful record, smart and catchy, interesting and fresh. The frustration lies not with Brooke, but with the music industry's lack of support for her and similar artists. What kind of cultural climate dictates that the musical and lyrical sophistication that makes Brooke such a brilliant artist may very well keep her from having mass appeal? Much like adult alternative radio's failure to survive in many markets, it is a ...
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All Music Guide - Kelly McCartney
Continuing her standing as an independent artist, Jonatha Brooke kicks off the millennium with Steady Pull, the second release on her own Bad Dog Records. Steady Pull is at once both inspiring and upsetting. The inspiration is easy to glimpse; it's a wonderful record, smart and catchy, interesting and fresh. The frustration lies not with Brooke, but with the music industry's lack of support for her and similar artists. What kind of cultural climate dictates that the musical and lyrical sophistication that makes Brooke such a brilliant artist may very well keep her from having mass appeal? Much like adult alternative radio's failure to survive in many markets, it is a sad commentary on the state of music at the turn of the millennium, and a large disappointment for fans and artists who love this genre. Nevertheless, Brooke pursues her clever muse with passion and vigor, not letting up one iota in her quest to be a most literate songsmith. She has always penned tunes that danced just outside the box with poetic lyrics, creative arrangements, and complex chord progressions. Steady Pull pulls no punches in that regard, going further in musical experimentation that her previous efforts. The first track and single, "Linger," is as straightforward pop as you're going to get from Brooke. It's honest to goodness, verse chorus, tap your toe, bob your head, sing right along pop. But it's just a tease. On the very next song she mixes it up, testing the powers of digital editing, loops, and sampling. Then there's the title track, which leans toward a soulful groove, thumping with the bass of Marcus Miller. Oh that Jonatha. Now, you might notice that she sings quite a bit about dresses. Don't question, just enjoy. Both "Red Dress" and "New Dress" are great songs. Brooke also keeps good company; the two noted guest vocalists, Michael Franti and Neil Finn, couldn't have been better chosen, as both are known for their abilities to craft intelligent compositions that are rather overlooked by the masses. And, as far as the musicians go, these guys are all top-notch, including Val McCallum, John Pierce, Davey Faragher, and more. Brooke and Steady Pull deserve the same kind of fierce support in the marketplace as they had in the studio.
Billboard - Larry Flick
Steady Pull... reveals a markedly different side to the often introspective artist.... Produced by Brooke with Bob Clearmountain and Ryan Freeland, Steady Pull doesn't abandon the core acoustic sound and thoughtful lyrics that have amassed an ardent cult following. Rather, her latest composing complements her signature style with playful rock strutting and an undeniably seductive soul shuffle.... [The album] is a blissful sonic marriage that's best displayed on the standout, single-worthy cuts "How Deep Is Your Love" -- with its rich blend of harmonies and hip-hop-flavored beats -- and the title track, an anthemic stomper that features a smooth guest rhyme from Michael Franti of Spearhead.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 2/13/2001
  • Label: Bad Dog Records
  • UPC: 670516080126
  • Catalog Number: 16080
  • Sales rank: 265,507

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Linger (4:20)
  2. 2 How Deep Is Your Love? (4:02)
  3. 3 Walking (4:46)
  4. 4 Red Dress (3:31)
  5. 5 Room in My Heart (4:26)
  6. 6 Steady Pull (4:28)
  7. 7 Your House (4:01)
  8. 8 New Dress (3:48)
  9. 9 Digging (3:45)
  10. 10 Out of Your Mind (4:01)
  11. 11 I'll Take It from Here (2:45)
  12. 12 Lullaby (2:42)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Jonatha Brooke Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Piano, Ukulele, Vocals, Background Vocals, Wurlitzer, Finger Bells
Joe Sample fender rhodes, Wurlitzer
Larry Aberman Percussion, Drums
Bob Clearmountain Bass, Percussion, Background Vocals, Loops
Neil Finn Vocals
Michael Franti Vocals
Mitchell Froom Organ
Val McCallum Electric Guitar, Rhythm
Marcus Miller Bass
John Pierce Bass
Gerri Sutyak Cello
Pete Thomas Drums
Kenya Hathaway Vocals, Background Vocals
Ryan Freeland Clavinet, Loops, fender rhodes
David Boucher Background Vocals
Geoffrey Moore Electric Guitar
Darren Embry Bass
Technical Credits
Bob Clearmountain Producer, Engineer, drum programming
Bob Ludwig Mastering
Dennis White drum programming, Loop
Joseph Moore Engineer, Inspiration
Ryan Freeland Arranger, Programming, Producer, Engineer, drum programming
David Boucher Engineer, drum programming, Loop
Bossacucanova Loop
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