Up on the Lowdown is an album by the American musician Chris Smither, released in 1995. It was recorded at The Hit Shack, in Austin, Texas. "What Was It You Wanted" is a cover of the Bob Dylan song.
Critical reception
The St. Petersburg Times noted that "Smither's punchy guitar work plays host to a stripped-down backing of primarily bass, drums and keyboard." The Boston Globe wrote that "the roots-rocky texture suits his exquisitely rambunctious guitar and wise lyrics."
Track listing All songs by Chris Smither unless otherwise noted. "Link of Chain" – 3:50 "'Deed I Do" – 3:38 "What Was It You Wanted" (Bob Dylan) – 5:16 "Up on the Lowdown" – 4:16 "Bittersweet" – 3:32 "Talk Memphis" (Jesse Winchester) – 3:09 "Can't Shake These Blues" (Steve Tilston) – 3:28 "I Am the Ride"– 3:51 "Time to Go Home" – 4:17 "Jailhouse Blues" (Traditional) – 5:24
Personnel Chris Smither – vocals, guitar Chris Maresh – bass Mickey Raphael – harmonica Riley Osbourne – harmonica, keyboards Brannen Temple – drums, percussion
Production Produced by Stephen Bruton Mastered by Jerry Tubb
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