Keeper by John Doe - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

In the liner notes to Keeper, John Doe's ninth solo album, he thanks producer Dave Way "and the players and singers, they made this happen." Doe is being a bit too modest, considering his always impressive gifts as a vocalist and songwriter, but just as 2009's Country Club was one of his finest solo efforts, in large part because of the strength of his musical partners the Sadies, the crew of musicians on Keeper is powerful enough to push Doe to the top of his game, and it does make a difference. Keeper opens with the one-two punch of "Don't Forget How Much I Love You," a country-flavored love song with a rock & roll heart, and "Never Enough," a rollicking slice of punk-informed roots rock that's snide and joyous at once, and it's been a long time since Doe has sounded like he's had this much fun on plastic. Many of the other cuts on Keeper take a more somber tone, but even on low-key numbers like "Little Tiger" and "Moonbeam," Doe connects the material with confidence and genuine passion, and "Lucky Penny" and "Cottage in the ‘Dale" display a guarded optimism he doesn't allow himself especially often in the studio. And with artists like Patty Griffin, Greg Leisz, Howe Gelb, Steve Berlin, Jill Sobule, and Don Was as part of the studio ensemble on Keeper, it's no wonder Doe is so pleased with their contributions. John Doe simply doesn't make bad records, but not all of them are as heartfelt and comfortable as Keeper, and the title is apt -- this captures a great singer and songwriter on a hot streak, and you'd have to go back to his 1990 solo debut to hear a John Doe album that's as eclectic, accomplished, and satisfying as this. ~ Mark Deming

1. Don't Forget How Much I Love You

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

2. Never Enough

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

3. Little Tiger

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

4. Giant Step Backward

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

5. Walking Out the Door

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

6. Moonbeam

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: Earl Jackson; Composer

7. Sweetheart

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

8. Handsome Devil

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

9. Jump Into My Arms

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

10. Lucky Penny

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

11. Cottage in the 'Dale

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: John Doe; Composer

12. Painting the Town Blue

Primary Artist: John Doe; Main Performer
Composer: Exene Cervenka & John Doe; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 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

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Alt Country, Americana, Country, Alternative, Urban Cowboy, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter, Rock, Alternative Country

Label

Yep Roc Records

Music Distribution Service

Redeye Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 28, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

634457224520