From the Greenhouse is a studio album by the American band Crack the Sky, released in 1989.[1][2] It saw the return of keyboardist Vince DePaul as well as founding members Rick Witkowski (lead guitar) and drummer Joe D'Amico (relegated to just singing back-up vocals). A concept album about environmental degradation, it originated as a John Palumbo solo album.[3][4]
| From the Greenhouse | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 42:15 | |||
| Label | Grudge | |||
| Producer | John Palumbo | |||
| Crack the Sky chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Ottawa Citizen | [6] |
The Ottawa Citizen wrote that "Crack the Sky only relaxes its borrowing from Pink Floyd long enough to copy a few hooks and harmonies from the Beatles."[6] The Buffalo News called the album a "snappy, sleekly-produced set with its echoes of Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and, occasionally, Peter Gabriel."[7]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by John Palumbo
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "From the Greenhouse" | 5:51 |
| 2. | "Under Red Skies" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Big Money" | 5:44 |
| 4. | "The Frozen Rain" | 5:44 |
| 5. | "Monkeyboy" | 3:44 |
| 6. | "All the Things We Do" | 5:05 |
| 7. | "Lost in America" | 4:41 |
| 8. | "Can I Play for You (Ian's Song)" | 7:58 |
Note: song lengths listed on the CD differ slightly from the tracks' actual times
Personnel edit
The band edit
- John Palumbo — Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums
- Rick Witkowski — Lead guitar
- Vince DePaul — Keyboards
- Joe D'Amico — Backing vocals
Additional musicians edit
- Dave Carrero — Guitar solo ("Lost in America")
- Paul Soroka — Lyricon solos, brass
- Marvin Brown — Backing vocals
- Terry Brown — Backing vocals
- Louis Roscar — Brass
- Otis Demteen — Brass
Production edit
- John Palumbo — Producer
- Bob Ludwig — Mastering
- Steve Palmieri — Engineer
- Victor Giordano — Editing
- Donald Stewart — Tape machines
Additional credits edit
- Ross Anzalone Adcreations — Cover concept and design
- Mastered at Masterdisk
- Recorded and mixed at The Mainframe
References edit
- ^ Small, Michael (May 22, 1989). "Song: From the Greenhouse". People. 31 (20): 19.
- ^ Joyce, Mike (29 June 1989). "Crack the Sky". The Washington Post. p. D7.
- ^ McConnell, Craig (12 Nov 1989). "Innovative sound worth a 'listen'". Toronto Star. p. G10.
- ^ Considine, J.D. (April 27, 1990). "3rd Round For Crack the Sky". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Baltimore Sun. p. 4F.
- ^ "From the Greenhouse Crack the Sky". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ a b Erksine, Evelyn (26 May 1989). "Crack the Sky From the Greenhouse". Ottawa Citizen. p. B6.
- ^ Anderson, Dale (February 24, 1989). "Records". Gusto. The Buffalo News. p. 36.
- CD liner notes
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