- Hot House by Bruce Hornsby CD 1995 RCA
- Artist: Bruce Hornsby
- Release Date: Jul 1995
- Format: CD
- Record Label: RCA for BMG
- Genre: Rock & Pop
- UPC: 078636658421
Undoubtedly Hornsby's best studio recording to date. Each song has its own character while still retaining his hybrid, jazz-pop trademark. He made the right decision to leave the Range and this cd really proves it (not to diminish his work done on harbor lights which was also fantastic). But this cd shows how his confidence has grown while deciding to become independent. And if fans from his early days say he cannot produce songs quite like he used to than check out "Walk in the Sun". Anyways, he's not quite solo on this cd, getting lots help from virtuoso jazz-guitarist Pat Metheny who contributes to about half the songs and who was a major influence, even on his last record.
On some pieces Metheny really is the main star such as on "The Changes". On others he and Hornsby feed off each other to produce songs such as "Country Doctor" which I feel is absolutely brilliant and maybe even the pinnacle of the cd and a highlight of his career. Both musicians show their sheer talent on this song while telling a complex story, which is similar to "White Wheeled Limosine". That is something not easily achieved and so successfully, (even though overlooked) in the music industry. Personally, I consider the whole work in its entirety a masterpiece in its particular field, from the funky-high energy "Spider Fingers" all the way to "Cruise Control". There is a lot more depth and substance musically than his time spent with the Range.
Track Listing
1. Spider Fingers
2. White Wheeled Limousine
3. Walk in the Sun
4. Changes, The
5. Tango King, The
6. Big Rumble
7. Country Doctor
8. Longest Night, The
9. Hot House Ball
10. Swing Street
11. Cruise Control
This CD is in Like New condition and includes Jewel Case and Inserts.
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