Lovely Creatures | ||||
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Released | September 29, 2009 | |||
Length | 41:10 | |||
Label | Kirtland Records | |||
Producer | Dwight Baker | |||
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Allmusic | [1] |
Lovely Creatures is the eleventh solo album by Bob Schneider, released on September 29, 2009, through Kirtland Records. [2] It was produced by Dwight Baker. [3] A vinyl version of the album appeared in 2012. [4] It features a duet with Patty Griffin and the single "40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet)", supported by a video directed by Robert Rodriguez featuring Kat Dennings. [5] [6] A music video for the track "The Bringdown" was directed by Joey Boukadakis. [7]
The Austin Chronicle called the album 'easily Schneider's most promising output' while the Victoria Advocate described it as Schneider's 'most polished, studio-centric collection yet'. [8] [9] The album charted at #140 in the Billboard 200. [10]
All bonus tracks were made available for preorders from Bob Schneider's official website, along with early downloads from the album and two preview tracks from the "Live at the Paramount" recording.
Patricia Jean Griffin is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs have been covered by numerous musicians, including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Kelly Clarkson, Rory Block, Dave Hause, Sugarland, Bette Midler and The Chicks.
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