Streets of New York (2006) is the fifth studio album by New York City based singer/songwriter Willie Nile. This is Nile's tribute to the city that gave him international exposure to the music world through the critical eyes and ears of the New York Times.
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| Released | February 21, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | New York City | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 64:35 | |||
| Label | Reincarnate Music | |||
| Producer | Willie Nile, Rich Pagano, Andy York, Brad Albetta | |||
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Background edit
The album is a tour book of City images; The tourists, the subway, the West Side, Rivington Street, a circus at Washington Square where one meets Bo Diddley, a Broadway night out with Annie, where we encounter a saddened aging actress whose best years are far behind her. A protest and a chilling reminder of the modern dangers we all face in today's world. The album is a portrait of the maze of iron, stone, and people that makes New York so unique, while mocking its opulence; still Nile always finds his way back home to the "Streets of New York".
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Uncut |   [2] |
| Popmatters | [3] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[4] |
- Luke Torn of Uncut magazine wrote: "Streets of New York is the New-Normal, post-9/11 album no-one else dared write - epic and prophetic."[2]
- Chosen "Classic American Album" by David Jarman of Americana-UK. Jarman writes; "One of those albums which keeps calling you back – a true classic".[5]
Track listing edit
- "Welcome to My Head" – 3:22 (W. Nile)
- "Asking Annie Out" – 3:11 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
- "Game of Fools" – 4:10 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
- "Back Home" – 6:24 (W. Nile)
- "The Day I Saw Bo Diddley In Washington Square" – 4:46 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
- "Best Friends Money Can Buy" – 3:17 (W. Nile)
- "Faded Flower of Broadway" – 5:12 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
- "When One Stands" – 4:46 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
- "Whole World With You" – 4:10 (W. Nile)
- "On Some Rainy Day" – 5:10 (W. Nile, F. Lee)
- "Cell Phones Ringing (In The Pockets Of The Dead" – 5:13 (W. Nile)
- "Lonesome Dark-Eyed Beauty" – 5:47 (W. Nile)
- "Police On My Back" – 3:33 (E. Grant)
- "Streets Of New York" – 5:20 (W. Nile)
Personnel edit
- Willie Nile – guitar, vocals, piano, organ, rhodes
- Andy York – Guitar, Piano, Organ, Mellotron, Tambourine, Backing vocals
- Brad Albetta – Electric & Acoustic Bass
- Rich Pagano – Drums, Percussion, Backing vocals
- Frankie Lee – Drums, Percussion, Congas, Backing vocals
Guest musicians edit
- Bruce Brody – Hammond B3
- Andy Burton – String box, Organ, Piano
- Larry Campbell – Mandolin, Fiddle, Citttern
- Jakob Dylan – Backing vocals
- Rob Hyman – Hammond B3, Toy piano, Keyboards
- Rami Jaffee – Hammond B3
- Stewart Lerman – Electric Guitar
- Brian Mitchell - Wurlitzer
- Eddy Nystrom – Acoustic Guitar
- Fred Parcels – Tin Whistle, Trombone
- Jeff Tuel - Backing Vocals
Production edit
- Executive Producer: George Hecksher
- Producers: Willie Nile, Rich Pagano, Andy York, Brad Albetta, Frankie Lee
- Engineering: Brian Fulk, Brad Albetta, Rich Lamb, Rich Pagano, Stewart Lerman, Michael Golub
- Remixing: Rich Pagano, Jamey Staub, Stewart Lerman
- Mastering: Fred Kevorkian
- Cover photo: Jeff Fasano
- Photography: Godis, Jeff Fasano, Luke Noonan, Bourdeau Brothers, Judy Finelly,
- Art Direction: Victoria Collier, Deborah Maniaci
References edit
- ^ Thompson, Dave. "Streets of New York - Willie NIle". Allmusic.com. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ a b "Streets Of New York" 00:02.59, 2006, UNCUT, March 2015, pg 78.
- ^ Cibula, Matt (February 28, 2006). "Willie Nile: Streets of New York". PopMatters. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ Murray, Noel (2006-03-06). "A.V. Club Review". Avclub.com. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ Jarman, David. "Classic Americana Albums: Willie Nile "Streets of New York"". Americana-UK.com. Retrieved 25 August 2022.