T Bone Burnett - The Talking Animals

Following a brief brush with country music, T-bone Burnett's seventh solo release, The Talking Animals, continues the studio rock he began in 1983 with Proof Through The Night. Burnett once again starts with basic rock, pop, and folk roots, which he wastes no time in subverting, adding assorted twists along the way. Along with co-producer and guitarist David Rhodes, he colors a foundation of steady rhythms driven by drummer Mickey Curry and bassist Tony Levin with affected and atmospheric guitars, as well as Mitchell Froom's various keyboards. Read More