The Hurting Business

The Hurting Business Artist: Chuck Prophet
Label: Hightone Records
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 012928811323
EAN: 0012928811323
ASIN: B00003Q5CT


Release Date: 2000-01-18

The Hurting Business


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Tracks:

  1. Rise
  2. The Hurting Business
  3. Apology
  4. Diamond Jim
  5. It Won't Be Long
  6. Lucky
  7. God's Arms
  8. I Couldn't Be Happier
  9. Shore Patrol
  10. Dyin' All Young
  11. Statehouse (Burning In The Rain)
  12. La Paloma

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Amazon.com

Now five records into a solo career, the former guitarist for Green on Red leaves his stripped-down, bluesy past behind, adding a score of Mellotron, saxophone, synthesizer, and sampling for a more urban mosaic. The result is a soulful medley where Prophet continues to follow the Dylan book of songwriting, arming his characters with compelling story lines and clever wordplay. The title track's account of a broken relationship proves exultant thanks to a playful Farfisa organ and splendid backing vocals by Prophet's wife, Stephanie Finch. Prophet mimics Tom Waits over a fierce J.J. Cale riff on "La Paloma." And radio programmers looking for a hit should check out "Dyin' All Young," a mother's ode to her young son's death. It's an instantly catchy, though forever haunting ballad that propels Chuck Prophet up another rung on the ladder of underappreciated songwriters. <I>--Scott Holter</I>

Album Description

1999 studio album by the former Green On Red leader. 12 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars complex and cool.......2003-10-21

I have no idea about his past bands or recordings, but this CD is dazzling. It is complex (as Dylan, another reviewer said...maybe, but more wry...like Jack Hardy, more) and amazingly versatile. It is really cool. It's got soul, it's got groove, it's a great ride. WHY ISN'T THIS GUY FAMOUS???????

5 out of 5 stars Three listens. You're hooked........2001-09-17

Earlier this summer I bought Pete Yorn's new album and loved it. So much so, that I thought it would be a while before I stumbled upon something that could pull me away from it. Then, I bought this on a whim after hearing the first track. By the third listen, I was out searching for everything the guy has ever been associated with. He is a musician with a capital M and tackles half a dozen genres here - all successfully. This is the most eclectic album by a single performer I have ever heard. If you had to pigeonhole it, you might say that it is a cross between Nick Cave and Karl Wallinger (World Party), but there something here for everyone.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent work.......2001-02-07

It's no Homeade Blood or Brother Aldo, but certainly more radio-friendly, if that's a good thing. Great anticipation for new recording with Jules Shear.Anyone know when it will be available and the title of the project?

5 out of 5 stars Chuck goes downtown.......2000-08-03

It is actually hard to believe that this cd is from one of the former members of Green On Red who were one of the forerunners of the Alt-country movement. There is nothing country or rural sounding about this cd. Urban sounding would be the phrase that comes to mind when discussing this cd. One thing that hasn't changed though is Prophet's uncanny songwriting ability. The lyrics take unexpected turns (Lucky is not about hitting a streak of good fortune) and the melodies get under your skin. I would also highly recommend Chuck's prior cd "Homemade Blood" if you can find it as it has been cutout. He plays a little more guitar on it but the songs are just as good as the ones on "The Hurting Business".

4 out of 5 stars

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