Hurting Business

Chuck Prophet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 18, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 18, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hightone Records
• ASIN: B00003Q5CT
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,063 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rise

2. The Hurting Business

3. Apology

4. Diamond Jim

5. It Won't Be Long

6. Lucky

7. God's Arms

8. I Couldn't Be Happier

9. Shore Patrol

10. Dyin' All Young

11. Statehouse (Burning in the Rain)

12. La Paloma

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Now five records into a solo career, the former guitarist for Green on Red leaves his stripped-down, bluesy past behind, adding a score of Mellotron, saxophone, synthesizer, and sampling for a more urban mosaic. The result is a soulful medley where Prophet continues to follow the Dylan book of songwriting, arming his characters with compelling story lines and clever wordplay. The title track's account of a broken relationship proves exultant thanks to a playful Farfisa organ and splendid backing vocals by Prophet's wife, Stephanie Finch. Prophet mimics Tom Waits over a fierce J.J. Cale riff on "La Paloma." And radio programmers looking for a hit should check out "Dyin' All Young," a mother's ode to her young son's death. It's an instantly catchy, though forever haunting ballad that propels Chuck Prophet up another rung on the ladder of underappreciated songwriters. --Scott Holter

Product Description

1999 studio album by the former Green On Red leader. 12 tracks. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three listens. You're hooked., September 16, 2001

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This review is from: Hurting Business (Audio CD)

Earlier this summer I bought Pete Yorn's new album and loved it. So much so, that I thought it would be a while before I stumbled upon something that could pull me away from it. Then, I bought this on a whim after hearing the first track. By the third listen, I was out searching for everything the guy has ever been associated with. He is a musician with a capital M and tackles half a dozen genres here - all successfully. This is the most eclectic album by a single performer I have ever heard. If you had to pigeonhole it, you might say that it is a cross between Nick Cave and Karl Wallinger (World Party), but there something here for everyone.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chuck goes downtown, August 2, 2000

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James Reckling (Roanoke, Va USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hurting Business (Audio CD)

It is actually hard to believe that this cd is from one of the former members of Green On Red who were one of the forerunners of the Alt-country movement. There is nothing country or rural sounding about this cd. Urban sounding would be the phrase that comes to mind when discussing this cd. One thing that hasn't changed though is Prophet's uncanny songwriting ability. The lyrics take unexpected turns (Lucky is not about hitting a streak of good fortune) and the melodies get under your skin. I would also highly recommend Chuck's prior cd "Homemade Blood" if you can find it as it has been cutout. He plays a little more guitar on it but the songs are just as good as the ones on "The Hurting Business".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slinky!, March 15, 2000

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Petra (SF CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hurting Business (Audio CD)

Chuck Prophet deserves a wider audience in the U.S. as this album, which showcases some of his best work to date, proves.

From the haunted, smoky opening track, "Rise" to the hell-bent-for-leather kick of "La Paloma," Prophet's voice is in top form, and he can really growl. The multi-layered "Shore Patrol" has a nasty, scratchy groove that gets into your head and makes you move. In short: You'll dig it.