The Big Picture is the sixth solo studio album by Bap Kennedy, released on August 2, 2005 on Loose Records. It is a mix of country, Americana and Celtic soul with guest vocals by Shane MacGowan and also features a song co-written with Van Morrison. On "Moriarty's Blues", Carolyn Cassady recites from her book, Off the Road.
In a review by Mojo it was given four out of five stars.
Track listing All songs and music by Bap Kennedy, except where noted. "Rock and Roll Heaven" – 2:46 "The Truth is Painful" – 4:00 "Moriarty's Blues" – 3:15 "Streetwise" – 3:28 "Too Old for Fairy Tales" – 4:43 "Milky Way" – (Van Morrison, Bap Kennedy) - 3:49 "Loverman" – 3:16 "Fireworks" – 3:06 "On the Mighty Ocean Alcohol" (vocals by Shane MacGowan) – 3:22 "The Sweet Smell of Success" – 3:09 "The Beautiful Country" -3:17
Personnel Bap Kennedy - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar Ed Deane - acoustic, electric and lap steel guitar James Walbourne - guitar, mandolin Carwyn Ellis, Rory McFarlane - bass BJ Cole - pedal steel guitar Kieran Kiely - piano, accordion, low whistle, organ Johnny Mac, Martin Hughes - drums Michele Drees - drums, percussion Damian Hand - tenor and alto saxophone Dave Priseman - trumpet, horn Jake Walker - violin, viola Alison Limerick, Carlton Webster, Vera Haime - backing vocals
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External links bapkennedy.com - Reviews: The Big Picture Loose music: The Big Picture