Chris Stills by Chris Stills - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Recorded in 2005 and subsequently released in Europe and Canada of that year, Chris Stills' sophomore album took an unexpectedly tumultuous path to its eventual appearance in the U.S. nearly three years after it was recorded. The track list was also changed for the disc's stateside bow. The follow-up to his 1998 debut successfully widens the distance between his somewhat derivative initial offering as he stakes out more unique, personal territory apart from the folk-rock of his previous set. That has been replaced with an introspective and appealing pop/soul mélange which not only distances him from his famous father Stephen, but is unique in its own right. Credit goes in part to producer Hod David (Maxwell) who assists with the instrumentation and finds a comfortable space between R&B and singer/songwriter pop. This song cycle of sorts built around finding love generally avoids the clichés inherent in that most overdone of subjects because of the quality material and Stills' sweetly innocent yet emotionally inspired vocals. A small string section brings additional warmth to "When the Pain Dies Down," and the album stays locked in a midtempo groove but never gets repetitious due to sharp production and Stills' innate sense of lyrical and musical nuance. It's a laid-back and low-key yet engaging collection that grows more arresting with additional spins. Even better, Stills proves himself to be a self-contained, multi-instrumental (keys, bass, and guitar) talent who doesn't need, and isn't depending on, his famous last name to attract attention.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo

1. Landslide

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills; Composer
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills; Other

2. When The Pain Dies Down

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills; Composer
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills; Other

3. Kitty Cathy

by Chris Stills

Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills
Jean-louis Bergheaud; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills
Jean-louis Bergheaud; Composer
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jean-louis Bergheaud
Chris Stills; Other

4. For You

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills
R Adams; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills
R Adams; Composer
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills
R Adams; Other

5. Story Of A Dying Man

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills; Composer
Producer: Juan Patino
Hod David; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills; Other

6. Flying High

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills; Other

7. Say My Last Goodbye

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills; Composer
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills; Other

8. Demon

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Composer: Philippe Djian
S Eicher; Composer
Lyricist: Philippe Djian
S Eicher; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Philippe Djian
S Eicher; Other

9. Fool For Love

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills
Hod David; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills
Hod David; Composer
Author: E Johns; Production
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Hod David
Chris Stills; Other

10. Golden Hour

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Stills; Performer
Vocals: Chris Stills; Performer
Composer: Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Stills; Composer
Mixing: Juan Patino; Production
Producer: Hod David; Production
Studio Personnel: Juan Patino; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Stills; Other

11. Sweet California

by Chris Stills

Primary Artist: Chris Stills; Main Performer
Composer: Robbie Robertson
Chris Stills; Composer
Lyricist: Robbie Robertson
Chris Stills; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Robbie Robertson
Chris Stills; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1424x1424 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Adult Alternative, Psychedelic, Modern Folk

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

France

Language

English (United States)
French (France)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5033197401829