Name: Living With The Law by Chris Whitley
Brand: Chris Whitley
SKU: 5099746856823
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Chris Whitley's 1991 debut, Living with the Law, was recorded in Daniel Lanois' New Orleans mansion and was produced by Malcolm Burn. The sublimely dark, creepy, and possessed collection sounds completely out of place for the era of slick pop/rock like Milli Vanilli. The tortured album is rich with old-style sounds, from slide guitars to pedal steel. (Lanois contributes some on the album.) Living with the Law has a full, ambient feel that transports the listener into the recording. Whitley humbly (and falsely) claims, at the beginning of the record, that "God knows it's all been done." But these 12 songs attempt an original look at an honest style and passionate mood that is lacking in much of rock music. Whitley sings of drug abuse, alienation, failure, and loneliness with a Delta blues flavor. Standout tracks include "Phone Call from Leavenworth," "Big Sky Country," and "Dirt Radio." Those who liked Whitley's Dirt Floor must own Living with the Law if they don't already. It is more of a full-band sound, but similar in tone and feel. An exceptional and mesmerizing debut, one with the potential to inspire all who hear it. (This release is also fascinating for those who enjoy Rocket House. Influences on the 2001 album can be heard throughout Living with the Law, released a decade earlier.) An album Robert Johnson may have recorded, were he still alive.
© JT Griffith /TiVo

1. Excerpt

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: C. Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: C. Whitley; Composer
Composer: C. Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: C. Whitley; Composer
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

2. Living with the Law

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

3. Big Sky Country

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Baritone Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon
Chris Whitley; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Chris Whitley
Bill Dillon; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

4. Kick the Stones

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Harmonica: Peter Conway; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: C. Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: C. Whitley; Composer
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Harmonica: Peter Conway; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: C. Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: C. Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

5. Make the Dirt Stick

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Baritone Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Alan Gevaert; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Bass: Alan Gevaert; Performer
Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

6. Poison Girl

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon
Daniel Lanois; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Viola: Deni Bonet; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon
Daniel Lanois; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Viola: Deni Bonet; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Remixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn
Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

7. Dust Radio

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

8. Phone Call from Leavenworth

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

9. I Forget You Every Day

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

10. Long Way Around

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon
Daniel Whitley; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon
Daniel Whitley; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

11. Look What Love Has Done

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Acoustic Bass: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Keyboard: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Bass: Daryl Johnson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Bill Dillon; Performer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Tambourine: Malcolm Burn; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Recording: Malcolm Burn
Mark Howard; Production
Assistant Engineer: Wayne Lorenz; Production
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing Engineer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

12. Bordertown

by Chris Whitley

Primary Artist: Chris Whitley; Main Performer
Baritone Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Performer: Chris Whitley; Performer
Vocals: Chris Whitley; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Drums: Ronald Jones; Performer
Guitar: Chris Whitley; Performer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Composer: Chris Whitley; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Whitley; Composer
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production
Producer: Malcolm Burn; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 14 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 605x605 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

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Country, Roots Rock, Americana, Blues-Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 30, 1991

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099746856823

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Living With The Law

1. Excerpt

2. Living with the Law

3. Big Sky Country

4. Kick the Stones

5. Make the Dirt Stick

6. Poison Girl

7. Dust Radio

8. Phone Call from Leavenworth

9. I Forget You Every Day

10. Long Way Around

11. Look What Love Has Done

12. Bordertown

Technical Specifications

Living With The Law

Product information

Release options

1. Excerpt

2. Living with the Law

3. Big Sky Country

4. Kick the Stones

5. Make the Dirt Stick

6. Poison Girl

7. Dust Radio

8. Phone Call from Leavenworth

9. I Forget You Every Day

10. Long Way Around

11. Look What Love Has Done

12. Bordertown

Technical Specifications