"Narrow Daylight," Diana Krall
Jun 11, 2004 17:43:44 GMT -5
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DIANA KRALL
Narrow Daylight
Producer(s): Tommy LiPuma, Diana Krall
Writer(s): D. Krall, E. Costello
Publisher(s): not listed
Genre: AC
Label/Catalog Number: Verve VERR01352-2 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: June 19, 2004
The union of Diana Krall and Elvis Costello is yielding musical, as well as marital, bliss. "Narrow Daylight," an unhurried meditation from her first studio album since "The Look of Love" (2001), portrays a great artist getting even better. The unerring sonic perfection and superlative performances that have characterized her recordings are now supplemented by original compositions that show Krall to be a talented, thoughtful writer—a trait that complements her amply demonstrated instrumental and vocal chops. But Costello, who co-authored the lyrics of "Narrow Daylight," adds a wistful element to Krall's gorgeous delivery. As the acoustic combo lays down a relaxed groove, Krall invokes picturesque memories that nonetheless convey a vague sadness. "I stepped out in a sunlit groove," she sings. "Although deep down I wished it would rain." It's a marriage, in song and in life, bringing joy to all involved.—CW
Narrow Daylight
Producer(s): Tommy LiPuma, Diana Krall
Writer(s): D. Krall, E. Costello
Publisher(s): not listed
Genre: AC
Label/Catalog Number: Verve VERR01352-2 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: June 19, 2004
The union of Diana Krall and Elvis Costello is yielding musical, as well as marital, bliss. "Narrow Daylight," an unhurried meditation from her first studio album since "The Look of Love" (2001), portrays a great artist getting even better. The unerring sonic perfection and superlative performances that have characterized her recordings are now supplemented by original compositions that show Krall to be a talented, thoughtful writer—a trait that complements her amply demonstrated instrumental and vocal chops. But Costello, who co-authored the lyrics of "Narrow Daylight," adds a wistful element to Krall's gorgeous delivery. As the acoustic combo lays down a relaxed groove, Krall invokes picturesque memories that nonetheless convey a vague sadness. "I stepped out in a sunlit groove," she sings. "Although deep down I wished it would rain." It's a marriage, in song and in life, bringing joy to all involved.—CW