The Late Show, by Confession

The Late Show

by Confession

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1.	Painter's Wife 04:59	buy track
2.	Change 04:47	buy track
3.	(I'm not) The Lady of Shalott 05:28	buy track
4.	What Did You Hear 04:52	buy track
5.	Separate Ways 04:39	buy track
6.	Edge 03:32	buy track
7.	Destiny Rules 03:54	buy track
8.	On A Sailing Ship 05:03	buy track
9.	Ghost 05:40	buy track
10.	The Late Show 04:36	buy track

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Confession's second and final record from 1998, The Late Show, is an unknown masterpiece. A wonderful mix of styles - from progressive rock to folk to even a wee bit of country, James Curran's compositions combined with the fiery vocals of Susan Guiles tied it all together and they created an album of enormous presence. The lyrics examine more than a few ideas, from feminist perspectives (Painter's Wife, The Lady of Shalott), to classic songs of separation (Separate Ways), to remediation of classic film (The Late Show), to the experience of being Dead (Ghost).

A brilliant record, very well recorded, expertly crafted, and powerfully sung.

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released April 15, 1998

James Curran: guitars, vocals, e-bow
Susan Guiles: vocals
Tom Lucas: bass, pipes, backing vocals, percussion
Glen Fitten: drums, percussion
Tom Reock: keyboards and synthesizers

also:
Chris Breetveld: bass on "A Sailing Ship" and "The Late Show". Drums on "Ghost", backing vocals on "The Late Show"
David Rich: keyboards on "Ghost", additional keyboards on "What Did You Hear" and "The Late Show"
Suzanne Flaminio: back up vocals on "What Did You Hear"

Recorded at Just In Dreams Studio, East Orange, NJ
Produced by James Curran and Tom Lucas
Engineered by Tom Lucas

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Confession Lambertville, New Jersey

Confession was James Curran, his wife, Susan Guiles, and Opey Messinger. They often performed in the West N.J. / Bucks County area and made 2 records - an EP and this album. The compositions were by James with input by Opey. Susan did most of the singing & lyrics. Today, James runs his antique shop in Lambertville NJ, where he and Susan live. Opie died suddenly in 2016. Enjoy this unknown gem. ... more

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