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...But You Can Call Me Larry
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...But You Can Call Me Larry studio Lawrence Gowan Lawrence Gowan, But You Can Call Me Larry album cover.jpg 1993 Rock, adult contemporary Anthem Jerry Marotta, Eddie Schwartz Lost Brotherhood 1990 The Good Catches Up 1995
...But You Can Call Me Larry is the fifth studio album by the Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan, released in 1993.https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gowan-mn0000194153/biography Gowan Biography, Songs, & Albums AllMusicRocker Lawrence Gowan to play Centrepointe Ottawa Citizen 7 Oct 1994 E6 The album's first single was "When There's Time (For Love)"; three more singles were released.Burliuk Greg The name's changed, but not the top quality The Kingston Whig-Standard 1 Nov 1994 Entertainment 26 The album went gold in Canada.Krewen Nick Still rockin': But Lawrence Gowan calls his own shots now The Record 1 Nov 1995 E5 Gowan is credited by his full name on the album cover.Pogue Liz Stripped down Gowan Times Colonist 14 June 1996 Entertainment 1Mayer Andre Strange animals (Yesterday's celebrities) Toronto Life Apr 2003 37 4 12–13
Production
The album was produced by Jerry Marotta and Eddie Schwartz. Robert Fripp played guitar on the album; Tony Levin played bass.Harrison Tom Lawrence/Larry has rediscovered guitar: Gowan and gang are playing at The Cultch The Province 17 Feb 1994 B4 Jann Arden contributed vocals. John Sebastian appeared on "Last Laugh".Reed David Lawrence Gowan reflects on his music The Intelligencer 21 Feb 2020 Belleville C1 Gowan made a decision to move away from keyboards and synthesizers after buying a Martin acoustic guitar.Howell David Gowan no Strange Animal; Just plain Larry likes his acoustic guitar and deeper lyrics Edmonton Journal 16 Feb 1994 D9 He felt that playing guitar instead of piano introduced new aspects to his songwriting.
Critical reception
AllMusic 3 5https://www.allmusic.com/album/but-you-can-call-me-larry-mw0000966424 ...But You Can Call Me Larry AllMusic Calgary Herald B−Muretich James Gowan Follows a Simple Beat Calgary Herald 10 Oct 1993 C1 MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide 4 5MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide 1999 Visible Ink Press 497
The Toronto Star called the songs "refreshingly honest and heartfelt, with nary a hint of bandwagon jumping."Punter Jennie Gowan finds the Larry inside Toronto Star 18 Nov 1993 WO11 The Vancouver Sun determined that "producer/drummer Jerry Marotta does indeed stay out of the way of the songs, and a crack band—including former Red Rider guitar ace Kenny Greer—provide subtle accompaniment."Mackie John Tired of his '80s excesses, Gowan regresses from progressive sound Vancouver Sun 18 Feb 1994 C8
The Ottawa Citizen thought that "Gowan's voice sounds better and shows more versatility, landing somewhere between Rod Stewart and Chris de Burgh in the unhurried romantic ballad 'When There's Time (For Love)'."Saxberg Lynn Lawrence Gowan returns to pop arena Ottawa Citizen 16 Oct 1993 H3
AllMusic called the album "Gowan's wholehearted attempt at capturing a mature audience through acoustically based ballads and adult contemporary-styled rock songs."
Track listing
Soul's Road When There's Time (For Love) Innocent Your Stone Walls Dancing on My Own Ground Cry on My Shoulder Moonchild's Psychedelic Holiday You Never Let Go (In The) Wild Summer Night Last Laugh Little Face
References
Category:Lawrence Gowan albums
Category:1993 albums
Category:Anthem Records albums