For the Beauty of Wynona

by Daniel Lanois

Overview

Superproducer Daniel Lanois took a rare turn on center stage as a performer on his second solo release, For the Beauty of Wynona. Released in 1993, the album follows his earlier release, Acadie. Unlike that album, which had some superstar appearances, For the Beauty of Wynona is a more low-key affair and has a more subtle impact. Lanois has a limited range as a vocalist, but he possesses a warmth that draws in the listener. Producing himself, Lanois also is an accomplished guitarist, although his protege, Malcolm Burn, also adds some guitar as well as keyboards. The music is often moody and watercolored, but there are some more upbeat moments like the jaunty melody of "Sleeping in the Devil's Bed," which has a country feel, and the single "Lotta Love to Give," which is wispy but anchored by twang guitar and has a catchy chorus and serrated guitar solo. For the Beauty of Wynona is not an immediately striking album but rather one that slowly grows on the listener. It also proves that Lanois has something to say on his own. ~ Tom Demalon

Product Details

Release Date:	03/23/1993
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0093624503026

Tracks

1. The Messenger
2. Brother L.A.
3. Still Learning How to Crawl
4. Beatrice
5. Waiting
6. The Collection of Marie Claire
7. Death of a Train
8. The Unbreakable Chain
9. Lotta Love to Give
10. Indian Red
11. Sleeping in the Devil's Bed
12. For the Beauty of Wynona
13. Rocky World

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Daniel Lanois   Primary Artist,Guitar
Nicholas Payton   Trumpet
Darryl Johnson   Bass,Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Bill Dillon   Mandolin,Guitar
Ronald Jones   Drums
Daryl Johnson   Guitar,Bass
Malcolm Burn   Keyboards,Guitar

Technical Credits

Mark Howard   Engineer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Jim Merrill   Photography
Jan Saudek   Photography
Jeri Heiden   Art Direction,Design
Wayne Lorenz   Engineer
Stephanie Chernikowski   Photography
Daniel Lanois   Producer,Engineer,Composer
George Landry   Composer
Richard Blair   Engineer
Sean Devitt   Loop
Bob Lanois   Photography
Trina Shoemaker   Technical Assistance