Diana Krall: 'The Girl in the Other Room'
Details of the new Diana Krall album have appeared.
'The Girl in the Other Room,' the first album by acclaimed artist Diana Krall to feature her original compositions, will be released April 27, 2004, by Verve Records. The record, Krall's eighth,includes six songs co-written by Krall and Elvis Costello.
In addition, Krall offers her interpretations of Mose Allison's "Stop this World," Tom Waits' "Temptation," Joni Mitchell's "Black Crow," and Costello's "Almost Blue," along with "Love Me Like a Man" (made popular by Bonnie Raitt) and "I'm Pulling Through" (made popular by Billie Holiday)."Temptation" will be released in March as the album's first single.
'The Girl in the Other Room' was co-produced by Krall and three-time Grammy winner Tommy LiPuma. Musicians Anthony Wilson (guitar), Christian McBride(bass), John Clayton (bass), Peter Erskine (drums), Jeff Hamilton (drums), and Terry Lyne Carrington (drums) back Krall's piano and vocals.
Diana Krall - 'The Girl in the Other Room' track listing:
1. "Stop This World" (Mose Allison)
2. "The Girl in the Other Room" (music and lyrics by Diana Krall and Elvis Costello)
3. "Temptation" (Tom Waits)
4. "Almost Blue" (Elvis Costello)
5. "I've Changed My Address" (music by Diana Krall, lyrics by Diana Krall and Elvis Costello)
6. "Love Me Like a Man" (Smither)
7. "I'm Pulling Through" (Herzog)
8. "Black Crow" (Joni Mitchell)
9. "Narrow Daylight" (music by Diana Krall, lyrics by Diana Krall and Elvis Costello)
10. "Abandoned Masquerade" (music by Diana Krall, lyrics by Elvis Costello)
11. "I'm Coming Through" (music by Diana Krall, lyrics by Diana Krall and Elvis Costello)
12. "Departure Bay" (music by Diana Krall, lyrics by Diana Krall and Elvis Costello)
Comments
Almost Blue?? Almost Blue?? Does the world really need another version of that? Why can't she do a jazz version of something you wouldn't expect to hear a jazz version of?
Posted by: Caliban10 | December 18, 2003 5:03 AM
Sorry Elvis but Diana SUCKS. What the hell....it was just a matter of time to release an album of tracks written by Elvis, taking advantage of their relationship. Blegh. I still won't buy it!
Posted by: fudge | December 31, 2003 11:16 AM
Temptation is a great blues song
Posted by: betoblues | January 17, 2004 1:31 PM
A long wait for a mediocre CD
A collection of mostly forgettable tunes, despite having lines repeated more often than those of a pop song. (Costello's influence?)
The girl is an accomplished jazz pianist and singer, but on this evidence can't write and Costello's best work is behind him.
Bad career move. She should stick to what she's best at and what her fans appreciate, her interpretation of Jazz standards.
Posted by: Doghouse Riley | January 20, 2004 4:39 PM
Hey you mathapackis.. diana krall is an old lady waiting to fade.. so cut her a craep and give her a break. let alone her cd sell!
Posted by: Brayan | January 29, 2004 2:45 AM
OMG you guys all suck! you have no taste... I am a little dissappointed as well that Diana fed off Elvis for this new cd however, it's still Diana! First of all, Elvis does not deserve her... She's way too good for him, and I would be much better than him :D lol jokes... but yeh, I'm so glad she's happy, but ... Diana, Elvis... come on... keep your careers separate!
Posted by: Ben | February 24, 2004 9:52 AM
Diana will always be Diana, her voice and talent at piano..great!! and was about time to listen some of her own lyrics... I've already listened to the new CD and most of the songs are really good, a good work to keep her on the top after last record success... not as Norah Jones who turned into country tunes and really sucks!!
p.s. if Elvis and Diana are happy.. let them be!!
Posted by: Lara | April 6, 2004 3:58 PM
Diana Krall is the best vocalist I ever heard, keep the good work !! Excellent!!!
Posted by: Marian | April 9, 2004 11:41 AM
Do not agree with most of these comments, for instance that they are not keeping their work separate. Believe Diana's new album is excelent, and, Yes, I believe we can hear a lot of Elvis in it (as an influence), as well as a bit of their relationship. Let them all be Happy!
Posted by: Ines | April 12, 2004 5:19 AM
Coming to a theatre near you...Elvis Costello...Yikes! I was shocked to hear that Diana married Elvis...Definitely Beauty and the Beast...But, hey, if they're happy...As for the new CD...I think it's swank!
Posted by: Spicy Meatball | May 3, 2004 11:34 PM
I love "Narrow Daylight". The vocals are really turned up on this song and Diana's voice is like Butter!
Posted by: Cairco | June 12, 2004 4:06 PM