Shades by J.j. Cale - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

From 1981, this was J.J. Cale's sixth album (following the succinctly titled NUMBER 5, and returning to his tradition of single-word album titles). Though Cale didn't use one constant band throughout the album, it's got a remarkably unified feeling. This is in part due to the great musicians on hand (pianist Bill Payne, drummers Jim Keltner and Russ Kunkel, and guitarist James Burton among others), but primarily to Cale himself. His songs and his overal approach to music are all-encompassing; the seductive and laid-back grooves his rhythm sections empower are written into the very fabric of the songs. "Carry On," "Pack My Jack"--these are songs of simple, sturdy strengths, succinctly written and concisely rendered. There are never any stray notes or decorative filigrees. Friendly and inviting, SHADES sounds good in any season and at any time of day (and may be some of the best hangover cure music around).

1. Carry On

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: Hugh Davis; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: Hugh Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

2. Deep Dark Dungeon

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: J.j. Cale; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: J.j. Cale; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

3. Wish I Had Not Said That

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: J.j. Cale; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: J.j. Cale; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

4. Pack My Jack

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: Hugh Davis; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: Hugh Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

5. If You Leave Her

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: J.j. Cale; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: J.j. Cale; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

6. Mama Don't

Arranger: J.j. Cale; Composer
Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Mixing: Ron Reynolds; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: Ron Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Traditional; Other

7. Runaround

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: Hugh Davis; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: Hugh Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

8. What Do You Expect

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: Hugh Davis; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: Hugh Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

9. Love Has Been Gone

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: J.j. Cale; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: J.j. Cale; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

10. Cloudy Day

Primary Artist: J.j. Cale; Main Performer
Composer: J.j. Cale; Composer
Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Composer
Mixing: Ron Reynolds; Production
Producer: J.j. Cale
Audie Ashworth; Production
Studio Personnel: Ron Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: J.j. Cale; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

33 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 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

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Blues-Rock, Blues & Boogie Rock, Classic Rock

Label

Universal International Music B.V.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Netherlands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 31, 1981

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

42280010522