Fruit of Life

by Wild Colonials

Overview

The Wild Colonials' debut record, Fruit of Life, is an inventive pastiche of a variety of folk and pop influences. The melodies and arrangements occasionally echo 10,000 Maniacs; Angela McCluskey's husky vocals recall the throaty excesses of the Indigo Girls' Amy Ray. But what sets this Scottish quartet apart is the rich virtuosity of Paul Cantelon's gypsy fiddling. His violin lends urgency and drama to the (many) larger-than-life, minor-key epic ballads, and ethnic flair to the upbeat folky foot-tappers. Producer Tchad Blake demonstrates a great sensitivity to the many colors in the Colonials' instrumental palette (didgeridoo, piano, tin whistle, cello, and richly textured percussion). ~ Darryl Cater

Product Details

Release Date:	03/15/1994
Label:	Dgc
UPC:	0720642462522
Rank:	140548

Tracks

1. Girl
2. Spark
3. Heaven and Hell
4. Philadelphia Story
5. Mission
6. Alice
7. Rainbow
8. Don't Explain
9. Victim
10. Dear Mike

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Wild Colonials   Primary Artist
Chad Smith   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums
Scott Roewe   Tin Whistle,Bass,Chant,Organ,Piano,Didjeridu,Saxophone
Matt Chamberlain   Drums,Percussion
Glen Holmen   Bass
Guy Pratt   Bass
Martin Tillman   Cello
Pete Thomas   Drums,Percussion
Erik Hanson   Percussion
Dinesh   Tabla
Julia Jimmy Ledezma   Drums
Joel Virgil Vierset   Percussion
Shark   Guitar,Vocals,Percussion
Angela McCluskey   Vocals
Paul Cantelon   Piano,Violin,Harmonium

Technical Credits

Richard Evans   Engineer
John Paterno   Engineer
Jason Beck   Photography
Janet Wolshom   Design,Art Direction
James Cadsky   Engineer
Robin Sloane   Creative Director
Ian Bernard   Composer
Shark   Composer
Ouri Ganor   Photography
Tchad Blake   Engineer,Producer
Angela McCluskey   Design,Composer,Art Direction
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Billie Holiday   Composer
Arthur Herzog, Jr.   Composer
Paul Cantelon   Arranger,Composer
Scott Roewe   Composer