Constellation (Jim Cuddy album) explained
Constellation is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Cuddy. It was released on January 26, 2018.
Reception
The lead track from the album, "While I Was Waiting", reached number 11 on CBC Radio 2's Top 20.[2] Critical reception was generally positive, with Exclaim! reviewing the album as "even on otherwise average material, his vocal work is often astonishingly beautiful" and a continuation of "the consistency that has kept Cuddy from too many misfires over 30 years of songwriting".[3]
Track listing
All songs written by Jim Cuddy.
- "While I Was Waiting" – 4:36
- "Where You Gonna Run" – 3:54
- "Constellations" – 4:01
- "Beauty and Rage" – 4:12
- "Lonely When You Leave" – 4:04
- "You Be the Leaver" – 4:25
- "One Thing Right" – 5:44
- "Hands on the Glass" – 4:40
- "Cold Cold Wind" – 6:06
- "Roses At Your Feet" – 3:23
- "Things Still Left Unsaid" – 4:52
Personnel
Information adapted from official album credits, as per Jim Cuddy's official site.[4]
- Jim Cuddy – vocals and guitars
- Colin Cripps – guitars and backing vocals
- Anne Lindsay – violin and backing vocals
- Bazil Donovan – bass
- Joel Anderson – drums
- Steve O'Connor – keyboards
Guest musicians
- Michael Boguski – organ on "While I Was Waiting" and "Things Still Left Unsaid"
- Jimmy Bowskill – mandolin on "Where You Gonna Run", "Lonely When You Leave", "One Thing Right", "Cold Cold Wind", "Things Still Left Unsaid"; pedal steel on "Hands on the Glass"
- Amy Laing – cello on "Constellations" and "You Be the Leaver"
- Oh Susanna – background vocals on "Cold Cold Wind" and "One Thing Right"
Notes and References
- Web site: Jim Cuddy : Bio. Warner Music Canada. January 21, 2018.
- Web site: Tetteh-Wayoe. Angeline. Radio 2 Top 20, Jan. 25. CBC Music. 27 January 2018.
- Web site: Henderson. Stuart. Review: Jim Cuddy Constellation. Exclaim. 27 January 2018.
- Web site: Constellation. JimCuddy.com. January 21, 2018.
