Waiting on a Song [LP]

by Dan Auerbach

Overview

When Dan Auerbach released his debut solo album Keep It Hid in 2009, the Black Keys were on the verge of superstardom; so his solo album was a busman's holiday, not the start of a career. Waiting on a Song, its 2017 sequel, arrives in the midst of an extended hiatus from the Black Keys, who took a breather after a run of blockbusters that coincided with Auerbach establishing himself as a producer of note. On these extracurricular projects, Auerbach broadened his sonic palette, working with everybody from Americana stalwart Ray LaMontagne to post-modern noir diva Lana Del Rey, and he brings this new bag of tricks to Waiting on a Song. Having more in common with the groovy classic soul moves of his 2015 side project the Arcs than the heavy-footed stomp of the Black Keys, Waiting on a Song's heart lies in the glimmering productions of Jeff Lynne in the late '80s. "Shine on Me" glistens like an outtake from the Traveling Wilburys, and it's not an isolated incident. Auerbach keeps circling back to this bright, cheerful sound, accentuating it with elements of Memphis soul and an undercurrent of classically constructed Americana. The title Waiting on a Song hints at such craftsmanship, and it was co-written by John Prine and Pat McLaughlin, whose presence suggests that Auerbach is adding "singer/songwriter" to his impressive resume. The thing about this album is, it shows the power of craft across the board: Auerbach's become a vivid, imaginative producer and now he's writing songs to match. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/02/2017
Label:	Nonesuch
UPC:	0075597938043
Rank:	25216

Tracks

1. Waiting on a Song
2. Malibu Man
3. Livin' in Sin
4. Shine on Me
5. King of a One Horse Town
6. Never in My Wildest Dreams
7. Cherrybomb
8. Stand by My Girl
9. Undertow
10. Show Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dan Auerbach   Primary Artist,Vocals,Fuzz Bass,Mellotron,Percussion,Fuzz Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Baritone),Guitar (Electric)
Kenny Vaughan   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Dave Roe   Bass,Bass (Acoustic)
Kenny Malone   Drums,Marimba,Percussion,Vibraphone
Pat McLaughlin   Mandola,Clapping,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Duane Eddy   Guitar (Electric)
Gene Chrisman   Drums
Jeffrey Clemens   Drums,Percussion
Russ Pahl   Sitar,Guitar (Steel),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String),Guitar (Resonator),Guitar (12 String Acoustic)
Roy Agee   Trombone
Matt Combs   Strings
Bobby Wood   Organ,Piano,Chimes,Vibraphone,Glockenspiel,Piano (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Mark Knopfler   Guitar (Rhythm)
Leon Michels   Horn
Jerry Douglas   Dobro
Heather Rigdon   Vocals (Background)
Dennis Solee   Flute,Saxophone
Ashley Wilcoxson   Vocals (Background)
Leisa Hans   Vocals (Background)
Steve Herrmann   Trumpet
Chris St. Hilaire   Drums

Technical Credits

Richard Swift   Composer
Pat McLaughlin   Composer
Dan Auerbach   Mixing,Composer,Producer
David Ferguson   Composer,Executive Producer,Composer
Bobby Wood   Composer
John Prine   Composer
Allen Parker   Mixing