The Apocalypse Is Over
The Apocalypse Is Over is the third studio album by the folk-singer John Craigie.[1] It was released in August 2013 on Zabriskie Point Records. The album was inspired by Craigie's regular trips to New Orleans, where he was captivated by the music and spirit he found there.[2][3] Blending jazz, folk, blues and country, the songs transport listeners from life in the French Quarter ("Preservation Hall") to Van Gogh’s descent into madness in the south of France ("Rachel") and to the lonely life of a musician on the road ("We Ain’t Leavin’ this Bar Patrick (Till We Find You Some Love)").[4]
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| Released | August 20, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Asher Studios, Martinez, CA | |||
| Genre | Folk, Louisiana Blues, New Orleans Blues | |||
| Length | 45:30 | |||
| Label | Zabriskie Point Records | |||
| Producer | John Craigie, Randy Schwartz, Steve Adams | |||
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As with Montana Tale and October is the Kindest Month, Randy Schwartz appears on drums and Cian Riordan is chief engineer. Steve Adams also returns on bass and as co-producer with Craigie and Schwartz.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innocent In My Arms | 4:15 |
| 2 | Ain't Comin Back | 3:14 |
| 3 | Rachel | 4:19 |
| 4 | We Ain't Leavin' This Bar Patrick (Til We Find You Some Love) | 4:14 |
| 5 | Before Lafayette Turns Off Its Lights | 5:53 |
| 6 | Preservation Hall | 4:07 |
| 7 | Free Drinks For Everyone | 4:20 |
| 8 | I Wrote Mr. Tambourine Man | 3:16 |
| 9 | Goddess of New Orleans | 6:10 |
| 10 | Keep It Warm | 5:47 |
Personnel
- John Craigie – acoustic guitar, banjolele, harmonica, vocals, percussion, producer
- Steve Adams - bass, percussion, vocals, producer
- Randy Schwartz - drums, percussion, vocals, producer
- Clinton Curtis - piano, guitar, washboard, percussion, vocals
- Sean Hayes - vocals
- Holly McGarry - vocals
- Leigh Jones - vocals
- Nicholas Gyorkos - trombone, bass trombone
- Matt Chiasson - clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Scott Makson - trumpet
- Zach Wookey - trumpet
- Mike Brun - trumpet
- Matt Berkeley - organ
- Gianni Staiano - accordion
- Kat Fountain - harmonica
- Anna Tivel - violin, mandolin
- Ezra Lipp - percussion
Production:
- Cian Riordan - engineering, mixing [6]
References
- "John Craigie: The Apocalypse Is Over CD Release Show!". kfai.org. November 14, 2013.
- Weinbender, Nathan (April 18, 2014). "Folk singer Craigie creates travelogue through music". spokesman.com.
- "Musician Interview: John Craigie!". UNDERNEATH THIS. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- "john-craigie-arcata-playhouse-w-moon-pine-caitlin". lostcoastoutpost.com/. September 20, 2013.
- Savage, Jennifer (September 19, 2013). "Best Foot Forward". northcoastjournal.com/.
- http://www.cianriordan.com