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Leave the Light On
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0701237200125
Label: Signature Sounds Recordings
Manufacturer: Signature Sounds Recordings
MPN: 2001
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Signature Sounds Recordings
Release Date: September 19, 2006
Studio: Signature Sounds Recordings
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Editorial Review:
This album's title cut finds the veteran folk-blues troubadour, now in his early 60s, pondering the possibility of living to be 100, thus setting the thematic tone for an uncommonly reflective, meditative set. The ragtime Zen of "Open Up," the philosophical "Seems So Real," and the rock-bottom despair in his cover of Peter Case's "Cold Trail Blues" all suggest that the virtuosic fingerpicker and evocatively smoky vocalist has reached a point in his life where he's pondering the biggest issues of mortality, a perspective that informs the complex relationship in "Father's Day." Not all of the material is that introspective, as the uptempo, electric rock of "Diplomacy" is as sardonic as Randy Newman, while "Origin of the Species" encapsulates Adam and Eve, Charles Darwin, and intelligent design. Smither also pays homage to two seminal influences, transforming Bob Dylan's "Visions of Johanna" into an acoustic, accordion-laced waltz and reviving Lightnin' Hopkins's version of the traditional "Blues in the Bottle." Ollabelle provide harmonies on two cuts, with mandolinist Tim O' Brien also offering instrumental and vocal support. --Don McLeese
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Keep The Light On, Please
If I were to ask someone, in the year 2008, to name a male folk singer from the 1960's I would assume that if I were to get an answer to that question that the name would be Bob Dylan. And that would be a good and appropriate choice. One can endlessly dispute whether or not Dylan was (or wanted to be) the voice of the Generation of '68 but in terms of longevity and productivity he fits the bill as a known quality. However, there were a slew of other male folk singers who tried to find their niche ... Read More
Rating: - Turn The Light On Chris
Every time Chris Smither produces a new cd, I buy it, love it, and give a compilation of some of the songs for my friends in the hopes that they will buy the cd as well, because this guy deserves the money. He's a first rate song interpreter (check out his version of Dylan's 'Visions of Johanna"), a superb blues/folk guitar player and an excellent songwriter. Buy this cd and it will be money well spent.
Rating: - Chris Smithers does it again
I don't really like comparing musicians to other musicians, but instead as an individual. After all we are all influenced by lots of other people. But to give you an idea of what Chris Smithers might remind you of, is Bob Dylan but with a much smoother warm voice. His lyrics are wonderful.
The very catchy pulse of his music irresistibly pulls you and his very clever poetic words gives you something to think about. This guy is the real deal. I can't for the life of me, figure out why ... Read More
Rating: - Another great album from Chris Smither
Chria Smither has been turning out great CD's for several decades now, and his newest, "Leave the Light On", is no exception. The title track is a brilliant, upbeat, uptempo dirge (Chris has always been full of contradictions) that will speak directly to those members of the Woodstock generation who have recently become keenly aware of their age and its concomitant frailties. Though the rest of the album does not quite measure up to this one great song, it also does not disappoint with good, solid ... Read More
Rating: - An excellent craftsman
I discovered Chris Smither on a recent trip to Boston (they were playing one of his CDs at Baja Betty's in Brookline), and I ordered this CD when I got home.
It doesn't disappoint!! Chris Smither is an excellent craftsman, with lyrics and music reminiscent of Guy Clark and all those others you probably already know and love.
But even though he may remind you of another artist or artists at first listen, he stands on his own. With each subsequent listen, you pick up the subtleties ... Read More
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