Short Man's Room

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Album Information

Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 45:51

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eMusic Q&A: Joe Henry

By Tad Hendrickson, eMusic Contributor

Joe Henry has recorded 11 albums since his Talk of Heaven debut in 1986. After somewhat derivative early singer-songwriter efforts, Henry hit his stride in the early '90s with acclaimed country rock albums Short Man's Room and Kindness of the World. He then turned another corner with 1996's Trampoline. This urbane pop album became the template for Henry's now well-established sound, a moody combination of literate songwriting, soulful vocals, slinky rhythms and understated jazz ambiance. He… more »

They Say All Music Guide

A stunning collection of beautiful country- and folk-inflected songs that shift and sway with spare acoustic arrangements. While the songs are not autobiographical per se, the lyrics are a central focus, bringing a rich assortment of complex characters to life with abstract but vividly rendered details. The band includes Gary Louris and Marc Perlman from the Jayhawks. – Kurt Wolff