| Angels Running | ||||
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| Released | 1993 | |||
| Genre | Folk-pop | |||
| Length | 39:00 | |||
| Label | High Street[1] | |||
| Producer | Ben Wisch, John Leventhal | |||
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Angels Running is an album by the American singer-songwriter Patty Larkin, released in 1993.[2][3] Larkin supported the album with a North American tour.[4]
Production
The album was produced by Ben Wisch and John Leventhal.[5][6] Larkin played guitar, mandolin, and accordion.[7] "Channeling Marlene" is about Marlene Dietrich.[8] "Video" ridicules the music business.[9]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating | 
| AllMusic | |
| Orlando Sentinel | |
| Windsor Star | B[6] | 
The New York Times deemed it Larkin's best album, and praised the "smoky, slightly weatherbeaten folk-pop voice that resonates with a plucky resignation and humor."[12] The Orlando Sentinel determined that "the album's substance generally manages to keep up with its style, which is considerable."[11]
AllMusic wrote that "Larkin continues the good fight, penning some fantastic tunes and delivering them with a fine blend of class and humor."[10]
Track listing
- "Who Holds Your Hand"
 - "Do Not Disturb"
 - "Good Thing (Angels Running)"
 - "Banish Misfortune/Open Hand"
 - "Might as Well Dance"
 - "Ain't That as Good"
 - "Helen"
 - "I Told Him that My Dog Wouldn't Run"
 - "Pundits and Poets"
 - "Booth of Glass"
 - "Winter Wind"
 - "Channeling Marlene"
 - "Video"
 
All songs were written by Patty Larkin except Banish Misfortune/Open Hand (traditional).
Personnel
- Patty Larkin – vocals, guitars, mandolin, accordion
 - John Leventhal – guitars, bazouki, mandolin, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
 - Michael Manring – fretless bass, bass, e bow
 - Richard Gates – bass guitar
 - Ben Wisch – keyboards
 - Dennis McDermott – drums, percussion
 - Glen Velez – percussion
 - Bashiri Johnson – percussion
 - Jonatha Brooke – backing vocals
 - Mary Chapin Carpenter – backing vocals
 - Judith Casselberry – backing vocals
 - Casselberry-Du Pree – backing vocals
 - Catharine David – backing vocals
 - Champion Jack Dupree – backing vocals
 - Jacqué Dupreé – backing vocals
 - Milt Grayson – backing vocals
 - Jennifer Kimball – backing vocals
 - Curtis King – backing vocals
 - Madeline – backing vocals
 - Kenny Williams – backing vocals
 
References
- ↑ "Concert Update". Entertainment. The Milwaukee Journal. 9 Sep 1993. p. 3.
 - ↑ Quintavell, Faith (27 Aug 1993). "FROM CHENILLE SISTERS TO ODETTA, FOLK FESTIVAL IS HIGH ON WOMEN". FEATURES WEEKEND. The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 20.
 - ↑ Morse, Steve (16 Sep 1993). "PATTY LARKIN ANGELS RUNNING". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 6.
 - ↑ Heim, Chris (24 Sep 1993). "Patty Larkin at Schubas". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. O.
 - ↑ Newman, Melinda (Sep 18, 1993). "Larkin takes a 'sonic leap' for breakthrough". Billboard. 105 (38): 1, 100.
 - 1 2 Shaw, Ted (13 Nov 1993). "Pop". Windsor Star. p. F2.
 - ↑ Reid, Robert (29 Nov 1993). "Larkin seeks recognition beyond folk". Ottawa Citizen. p. B10.
 - ↑ Nelson, Rick (10 Dec 1993). "PATTY LARKIN PROVIDES LYRICS ON PAR WITH HER GUITAR, VOICE". The News Tribune. p. G6.
 - ↑ McLauglin, John P. (10 Dec 1993). "Patty Larkin's obscure no more". The Province. p. B28.
 - 1 2 "Patty Larkin - Angels Running Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
 - 1 2 Abbott, Jim (1 Oct 1993). "Patty Larkin, Angels Running". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 10.
 - ↑ Holden, Stephen (24 Sep 1993). "Adult Sounds From (Way) Off the Charts". The New York Times. p. C1.
 
