Fuse is an album by Joe Henry, released in 1999.

Production

The album was co-produced by T Bone Burnett, and partly mixed by Daniel Lanois. Henry initially attempted to have Dr. Dre produce Fuse.

Critical reception

The A.V. Club wrote that the album "continues to develop Trampolines spooky style of bluesy Americana."

Track listing

All songs written by Joe Henry except where noted

  1. "Monkey" – 4:01
  2. "Angels" – 5:42
  3. "Fuse" – 4:18
  4. "Skin and Teeth" – 3:52
  5. "Fat" – 3:25
  6. "Want Too Much" – 5:44
  7. "Curt Flood" – 3:49
  8. "Like She Was a Hammer" – 4:27
  9. "Great Lake" – 5:31
  10. "Beautiful Hat" - 3:57
  11. "We'll Meet Again" (Ross Parker, Hughie Charles) – 4:25

Personnel

  • Joe Henry – vocals (1–6, 8–11), keyboards (1, 2, 5, 7, 10) guitars (1–5, 7, 10), percussion (1, 7, 10), organ (2), bass (10), fun machine - left hand (11)
  • Jamie Muhoberac – acoustic piano (3, 4, 6), keyboards (3, 6, 9, 10), organ (3, 4, 6, 7), electric piano (6), Minimoog (7, 8), fun machine (8)
  • Dave Palmer – keyboards (4), acoustic piano (8)
  • Rami Jaffee – electric piano (5), vibraphone (5)
  • Daniel Lanois – clavinet (6), bass (6)
  • Richard Barron – fun machine - right hand (11)
  • Randy Jacobs – guitars (1–4, 6, 9), talkbox (2), bass (3)
  • Chris Whitley – guitars (4, 8)
  • Anthony Wilson – guitars (7)
  • Jennifer Condos – bass (1, 2, 4, 5, 8)
  • Greg Richling – bass (5)
  • Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington – bass (6, 7, 9)
  • Carla Azar – drums (1, 2, 4, 5, 8)
  • Curt Bisquera – drums (3, 6, 9), percussion (3)
  • Ralph Peters – percussion (11)
  • Clay Carroll – bells (11)
  • K.R. King – alto saxophone (2)
  • Brian Swartz – trumpet (6)
  • Jakob Dylan – vocals (4)
  • Jean McClain – vocals (8)

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band on "Beautiful Hat"

  • Kevin Harris – saxophones
  • Roger Lewis – saxophones
  • Revert Andrews – trombone
  • Gregory Davis – trumpet
  • Efrem Towns – trumpet

Strings on "We'll Meet Again"

  • Brian Korby – arrangements and conductor
  • Louis Duddley – cello
  • B. B. Bryson – double bass
  • Lynn Lawlor and Patty Peritore – viola
  • Marilyn Fellows, Carmen Katona, Dot Libran and Bob Wingate – violin

Production

  • Joe Henry – producer, recording
  • T-Bone Burnett – additional production, mixing (1–5, 7–10)
  • Ethan Allen – recording
  • Richard Barron – recording, mixing (11)
  • Mike Piersante – recording
  • Rick Will – mixing (1–5, 7–10)
  • Daniel Lanois – mixing (6)
  • Nick Raskulinecz – assistant engineer
  • Sam Storey – assistant engineer
  • Mike Terry – assistant engineer
  • Joe Gastwirt – mastering at Oceanview Digital Mastering (Los Angeles, California)
  • Frank Gargiulo – art direction, design
  • Melanie Nissen – art direction, photography
  • Alex Dizon – hair
  • Aja – make-up
  • Kelly K. – styling

References