Silver Lining is an album by the American musician Nils Lofgren, released in 1991.[2][3]
| Silver Lining | ||||
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Studio | Ocean Way | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 49:15 | |||
| Label | Rykodisc[1] | |||
| Producer | Kevin McCormick, Nils Lofgren | |||
| Nils Lofgren chronology | ||||
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The album peaked at No. 153 on the Billboard 200.[4] "Valentine", featuring harmony vocals by Bruce Springsteen, was the album's first single.[5]
Production
editThe album was produced by Kevin McCormick and Lofgren.[6] It was recorded at Ocean Way Studios, in Los Angeles.[7] Lofgren chose to add elements of soul and blues to his rock sound.[8] Ringo Starr played drums on "Walkin' Nerve".[9] Billy Preston and Clarence Clemons also contributed to Silver Lining.[10]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [11] |
| Robert Christgau |  [12] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [13] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide |  [6] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [14] |
| Windsor Star | A[15] |
Entertainment Weekly wrote: "A few tracks are little more than well-worn white R&B riffs with throwaway lyrics. But after years of second-banana status and flop albums that would demoralize the best of us, Lofgren displays a feisty exuberance on Silver Lining that's close to inspirational."[16] The Windsor Star thought that "each cut here is a carefully thought-out rock statement, marvellously melodic, and exciting."[15]
The Ottawa Citizen determined that the album "has a strong blues influence interwoven with Lofgren's biting, melodic rock... Graceful passages give way to hard-edged guitar, often within the same song."[17] The Chicago Tribune deemed it "another characteristically smooth yet energetic set of solid rock."[18]
AllMusic wrote that, "although Lofgren is a rocker first and foremost, he is hardly oblivious to soul music and the blues."[11]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Nils Lofgren
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Silver Lining" | 4:45 |
| 2. | "Valentine" | 6:14 |
| 3. | "Walkin' Nerve" | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Live Each Day" | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Sticks and Stones" | 6:10 |
| 6. | "Trouble's Back" | 5:24 |
| 7. | "Little Bit o' Time" | 2:48 |
| 8. | "Bein' Angry" | 5:52 |
| 9. | "Gun and Run" | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Girl in Motion" | 5:51 |
| Total length: | 49:15 | |
Personnel
edit- Nils Lofgren – guitar, vocals
- Kevin McCormick – bass
- Andy Newmark – drums
- Scott Thurston – keyboards (tracks 2,4,5,7)
- Levon Helm – harmonica and vocals (tracks 1,6,9)
- Kevin Russell – guitar (track 6)
- Ringo Starr – drums and vocals (tracks 3,8)
- Billy Preston – organ (tracks 1,6,8)
- Bruce Springsteen – vocals (track 2)
- Clarence Clemons – saxophone (track 6)
Charts
edit| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[19] | 62 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[20] | 61 |
| US Billboard 200[4] | 153 |
References
edit- ^ Prown, Pete; Newquist, H. P. (February 1, 1997). Legends of Rock Guitar. Hal Leonard.
- ^ Obrecht, Jas (May 1991). "Silver Lining by Nils Lofgren". Guitar Player. Vol. 25, no. 5. p. 133.
- ^ "For Nils Lofgren, Simple Does It". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Nils Lofgren". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Kot, Greg (16 May 1991). "Meat-and-potatoes rock". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 3.
- ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 683.
- ^ Luerssen, John D. (September 1, 2012). Bruce Springsteen FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Boss. Rowman & Littlefield.
- ^ Rodriguez, Vicente (22 Apr 1991). "Guitarist Nils Lofgren sees 'Silver Lining' in solo career". Austin American-Statesman. p. B10.
- ^ Howell, Peter (20 Apr 1991). "Nils's friends lend a hand". Toronto Star. p. J8.
- ^ Harrison, Tom (21 May 1991). "Lofgren at his best when playing live". Entertainment. The Province. p. 45.
- ^ a b "Silver Lining". AllMusic.
- ^ "Nils Lofgren". Robert Christgau.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 296.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 432.
- ^ a b Shaw, Ted (4 May 1991). "Silver Lining: Nils Lofgren". Windsor Star. p. C2.
- ^ "Silver Lining". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ Parisien, Roch (9 May 1991). "Lofgren hopes fresh start will change his image". Ottawa Citizen. p. D10.
- ^ Heim, Chris (10 May 1991). "Nils Lofgren, Thursday at the Vic". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. M.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Nils Lofgren – Silver Lining" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 19, 2023.