Streets of New York (album)

Streets of New York
Studio album by Willie Nile
Released	2006
Recorded	New York City
Genre	Rock
Length	64:35
Label	Reincarnate Music
Producer	Willie Nile, Rich Pagano, Andy York, Brad Albetta
Willie Nile chronology
Beautiful Wreck of the World (1999) Streets of New York (2006) House of a Thousand Guitars (2009)

Streets of New York (2006) is the fifth studio album by New York City based singer/songwriter Willie Nile. This is Nile's tribute to the city that gave him international exposure to the music world through the critical eyes and ears of The New York Times .

Background

The album is a tour book of city images; The tourists, the subway, the West Side, Rivington Street, a circus at Washington Square where one meets Bo Diddley, a Broadway night out with Annie, where we encounter a saddened aging actress whose best years are far behind her. A protest and a chilling reminder of the modern dangers we all face in today's world. The album is a portrait of the maze of iron, stone, and people that makes New York so unique, while mocking its opulence; still Nile always finds his way back home to the "Streets of New York".

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The A.V. Club	B+ [2]
Popmatters	[3]
Uncut	[4]

• Luke Torn of Uncut magazine wrote: "Streets of New York is the New-Normal, post-9/11 album no-one else dared write - epic and prophetic." ^[4]
• Chosen "Classic American Album" by David Jarman of Americana-UK. Jarman writes; "One of those albums which keeps calling you back – a true classic". ^[5]

Track listing

1. "Welcome to My Head" – 3:22 (W. Nile)
2. "Asking Annie Out" – 3:11 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
3. "Game of Fools" – 4:10 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
4. "Back Home" – 6:24 (W. Nile)
5. "The Day I Saw Bo Diddley in Washington Square" – 4:46 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
6. "Best Friends Money Can Buy" – 3:17 (W. Nile)
7. "Faded Flower of Broadway" – 5:12 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
8. "When One Stands" – 4:46 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
9. "Whole World with You" – 4:10 (W. Nile)
10. "On Some Rainy Day" – 5:10 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
11. "Cell Phones Ringing (In the Pockets of the Dead" – 5:13 (W. Nile)
12. "Lonesome Dark-Eyed Beauty" – 5:47 (W. Nile)
13. "Police on My Back" – 3:33 (E. Grant)
14. "Streets of New York" – 5:20 (W. Nile)

Personnel

• Willie Nile – guitar, vocals, piano, organ, rhodes
• Andy York – Guitar, Piano, Organ, Mellotron, Tambourine, Backing vocals
• Brad Albetta – Electric & Acoustic Bass
• Rich Pagano – Drums, Percussion, Backing vocals
• Frankie Lee – Drums, Percussion, Congas, Backing vocals

Guest musicians

• Bruce Brody – Hammond B3
• Andy Burton – String box, Organ, Piano
• Larry Campbell – Mandolin, Fiddle, Citttern
• Jakob Dylan – Backing vocals
• Rob Hyman – Hammond B3, Toy piano, Keyboards
• Rami Jaffee – Hammond B3
• Stewart Lerman – Electric Guitar
• Brian Mitchell – Wurlitzer
• Eddy Nystrom – Acoustic Guitar
• Fred Parcels – Tin Whistle, Trombone
• Jeff Tuel – Backing Vocals

Production

• Executive Producer: George Hecksher
• Producers: Willie Nile, Rich Pagano, Andy York, Brad Albetta, Frankie Lee
• Engineering: Brian Fulk, Brad Albetta, Rich Lamb, Rich Pagano, Stewart Lerman, Michael Golub
• Remixing: Rich Pagano, Jamey Staub, Stewart Lerman
• Mastering: Fred Kevorkian
• Cover photo: Jeff Fasano
• Photography: Godis, Jeff Fasano, Luke Noonan, Bourdeau Brothers, Judy Finelly
• Art Direction: Victoria Collier, Deborah Maniaci

References

1. Thompson, Dave. "Streets of New York - Willie Nile". AllMusic. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
2. Murray, Noel (March 6, 2006). "A.V. Club Review". Avclub.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
3. Cibula, Matt (February 28, 2006). "Willie Nile: Streets of New York". PopMatters. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
4. "Streets Of New York" 00:02.59, 2006, UNCUT, March 2015, pg 78.
5. Jarman, David (August 24, 2022). "Classic Americana Albums: Willie Nile "Streets of New York"". Americana-UK.com. Retrieved August 25, 2022.

External links

• NPR Review of Streets of New York
• Streets of New York on YouTube