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12 Haunted Episodes is an album by the English musician Graham Parker, released in 1995 on Razor & Tie.Bessman Jim Graham Parker finds a new haunt https://books.google.com/books?id=sgsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA16 Billboard January 28, 1995 107 4 16, 34Maples Tina Cranking up the old machine: A couple of blasts from the past highlight the new releases The Milwaukee Journal January 29, 1995 E8 Parker supported the album by touring with his backing band, the Episodes.Pareles Jon A Mellower Graham Parker https://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/03/arts/pop-review-a-mellower-graham-parker.html The New York Times April 3, 1995 C16 subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20150526141618/https://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/03/arts/pop-review-a-mellower-graham-parker.html May 26, 2015 It was Parker's first studio album for an independent label.Haymes Greg Parker Downshifts for His 'Minor-Label' Debut Times Union March 23, 1995 Albany, New York P11 12 Haunted Episodes is primarily an acoustic album.Pensiero Nicole Sunday's TLA show with the always-interesting Graham Parker... The Press of Atlantic City March 26, 1995 C5
Production
Recorded in Saugerties, New York, the album was produced by Parker.Orr Jay Graham Parker Nashville Banner May 18, 1995 C3 283715562 He chose to write the songs in an open G tuning, after being annoyed when someone advised creating an album similar in style to the rock and roll of Squeezing Out Sparks. Parker thought that he was able to sing more "naturally" with the new tuning.Sachs Lloyd Graham Parker Praising James Taylor? What's the Deal? Chicago Sun-Times April 9, 1995 Showcase 5 He spent five hours recording the demo, then decided a few days later to add overdubs to it with other musicians.Sculley Alan Just Call the Guy Romantic St. Louis Post-Dispatch April 9, 1995 3C 305021284Sculley Alan Parker goes beyond his 'angry man' reputation https://www.baltimoresun.com/1995/05/26/parker-goes-beyond-his-angry-man-reputation/ November 28, 2023 The Baltimore Sun May 26, 1995 subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20210622183756/https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1995-05-26-1995146166-story.html June 22, 2021Lozaw Tristram Veteran Parker still a label rebel Boston Herald March 24, 1995 S13
Many songs are about the work of maintaining romantic love.Boehm Mike Graham Weighs In https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-04-20-ol-56586-story.html Los Angeles Times April 20, 1995 LV Desk 4 2031276630 limited live https://web.archive.org/web/20231128215319/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-04-20-ol-56586-story.html November 28, 2023 "Disney's America" is about the proposed theme park. "Haunted Episodes" added a flute to the instrumentation.Gnerre Sam Graham Parker '12 Haunted Episodes' Daily Breeze March 17, 1995 K20 "Force of Nature" quotes Bob Dylan's "She Belongs to Me".Marcel Joyce Graham Parker unmasks his softer side The Republican March 23, 1995 Springfield, Massachusetts WK1
Critical reception
Daily Breeze 3.5 4 The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 3 5Larkin Colin The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 2006 MUZE 6 420 The Indianapolis Star 2.5 4Hall Steve Graham Parker '12 Haunted Episodes' The Indianapolis Star April 10, 1995 D3 240140612 MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide 3 5MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide 1999 Visible Ink Press 857 Orlando Sentinel 2 5Gettelman Parry Graham Parker Orlando Sentinel March 10, 1995 Calendar 7 278611310 Rolling Stone 3.5 5Evans Paul Rollin' & tumblin' — 12 Haunted Episodes by Graham Parker https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/12-haunted-episodes-95472/ Rolling Stone May 4, 1995 707 69 subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20231128224431/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/12-haunted-episodes-95472/ November 28, 2023 Spin Alternative Record Guide 6/10Spin Alternative Record Guide 1995 Vintage Books 286–287 0-679-75574-8 Martin C. Strong 5/10Strong Martin C. The Great Rock Discography 2004 Canongate U.S. 1142 7th 9783861507017 USA Today 3 4Ayers Anne Graham Parker, 12 Haunted Episodes USA Today May 1, 1995 8D 306717195
The Orlando Sentinel wrote that "Parker's famous acerbic wit is either missing or misplaced, and he seems to be low on hooks at the moment." The Philadelphia Inquirer determined that "the acoustic-flavored tunes tend toward folk-rock, and the usually pugnacious Brit focuses on his tender and introspective side."Cristiano Nick Graham Parker The Philadelphia Inquirer March 31, 1995 Features Weekend 15 1840842954 Rolling Stone stated: "Autumnal in mood, gracious and honest, this is music of a clean, unsentimental maturity."
The Washington Post opined that "it's doubtful any other album this year will bring as much insight and passion to the subject of adult romance."Himes Geoffrey Parker Mixes Anger and Love The Washington Post March 31, 1995 N12 903253260 The Indianapolis Star concluded that Parker "abandons vitriolic irony for the more mature, and less memorable, perspective of a contented grownup." The Guardian noted the "comfy tastefulness" and labeled the album "one for designer bedsits."Your essential guide to the new CDs The Guardian April 28, 1995 T13 295001085
Track listing
Partner for Life Pollinate Force of Nature Disney's America Haunted Episodes Next Phase Honest Work Cruel Stage See Yourself Loverman Fly First Day of Spring
References
Category:Graham Parker albums
Category:1995 albums
Category:Razor & Tie albums