New Connection
Studio album by
Todd Snider
Released2002
StudioHome Depot
LabelOh Boy
ProducerR.S. Field
Todd Snider chronology
Happy to Be Here
(2000)		 New Connection
(2002)		 Near Truths and Hotel Rooms
(2003)

New Connection is the fifth album by the American musician Todd Snider, released in 2002 on Oh Boy Records.[1][2] Snider supported the album with a North American tour.[3]

Production

Recorded at Home Depot Studios, in Nashville, the album was produced by R.S. Field.[4][1] Snider wrote 30 songs for New Connection.[5] He delegated most of the music to his producer and the musicians.[6] Kim Richey provided backing vocals.[7] Will Kimbrough played guitar.[8]

"Crooked Piece of Time" was written by John Prine, who duetted with Snider.[9][10] "Waco Moon" is a tribute to Eddy Shaver.[11] "Vinyl Records" is about Snider's ever-expanding music collection.[12] "Rose City" was inspired by Snider's Portland childhood.[13] "Close Enough to You" and "Easy" are love songs.[14]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Dayton Daily NewsB[15]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[16]
The Post and CourierB−[17]
USA Today[18]

USA Today wrote: "Like his pile of records, Snider's New Connection is full of good listening and unlikely combinations."[18] The Hartford Courant called the album "a cozy country-folk collection that nicely combines heartbreak, boozy tales and a few deep thoughts on life."[19] The Philadelphia Inquirer considered the album to be "full of his typically ingratiating blend of smart-aleck wit and sensitive heart."[20]

The Dayton Daily News wrote that the album "features some of the same sorts of trenchant insight and dark comedy that make Prine songs remarkable."[15] The Post and Courier panned Snider's delivery, writing that "at times he almost sounds like he's dozing off at the microphone."[17] The Boston Globe determined that "Snider is an original voice that pop fans should pay more attention to."[21]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."New Connection" 
2."Vinyl Records" 
3."Rose City" 
4."Beer Run" 
5."Easy" 
6."Crooked Piece of Time" 
7."Anywhere" 
8."Stuck All Night" 
9."Statistician's Blues" 
10."Class of 85" 
11."Broke" 
12."Close Enough to You" 
13."Waco Moon" 

References

  1. 1 2 Waddell, Ray (Apr 27, 2002). "Todd Snider's 'New Connection'". Billboard. 114 (17): 13.
  2. ↑ Takiff, Jonathan (14 May 2002). "Return Engagements". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 36.
  3. ↑ Reger, Rick (4 Oct 2002). "Other Concerts". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.4.
  4. ↑ Hicks, Robert (February 15, 2002). "Get happy with Todd Snider's music". The Express-Times. p. E2.
  5. ↑ Watts, Cindy (19 Sep 2002). "Snider to make 'New Connection' in Nashville". Lifestyles. The Daily News Journal. p. X.
  6. ↑ Baron, Neil (16 Aug 2002). "Live Music". Reno Gazette-Journal. p. H7.
  7. ↑ Gallucci, Michael (Jul 12, 2002). "New Releases". Goldmine. 28 (14): 53.
  8. ↑ Ellis, Bill (18 May 2002). "Hot Sounds". The Commercial Appeal. p. E1.
  9. ↑ Loescher, Greg (May 3, 2002). "Coming Up". Goldmine. 28 (9): 34.
  10. ↑ Guarino, Mark (16 Aug 2002). "Todd Snider, New Connection". Time Out!. Daily Herald. Arlington Heights. p. 7.
  11. ↑ Barker, Holley (13 June 2002). "Making rhymes, writing songs gets singer through bad times". Charleston Daily Mail. p. 1D.
  12. ↑ North, Peter (9 Aug 2002). "Snider pleased with his lot in life". Edmonton Journal. p. E6.
  13. ↑ Taylor, Lewis (15 Nov 2002). "Todd Snider sounds as comfortable as ever...". The Register-Guard. p. T5.
  14. ↑ Perry, David (May 18, 2002). "For great country music, check out the fringes". Lifestyles. The Sun. Lowell.
  15. 1 2 Budd, Lawrence (14 June 2002). "Short Tracks". Go!. Dayton Daily News. p. 6.
  16. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. MUZE. p. 580.
  17. 1 2 Grant, Devin (4 July 2002). "Todd Snider – New Connection". The Post and Courier. p. F22.
  18. 1 2 Mansfield, Brian (14 May 2002). "Todd Snider, New Connection". USA Today. p. D5.
  19. ↑ McGarity, Neal (30 May 2002). "New on Disc". Calendar. Hartford Courant. p. 6.
  20. ↑ Cristiano, Nick (11 Oct 2002). "Todd Snider". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. W23.
  21. ↑ Capobianco, Ken (18 Oct 2002). "New on Disc". The Boston Globe. p. C16.
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