Dave Stewart Albums (7)
'The Dave Stewart Songbook, Vol. 1'
Release Date 8/5/2008
Tracks 21
Label Ada/Surfdog
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'Cookie's Fortune'
Release Date 4/13/1999
Tracks 15
Label Windham Hill
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What The Critics Say
The soundtrack to Robert Altman's Cookie's Fortune comes courtesy of Dave Stewart, who does a good job in evoking the film's distinctive tragi-comic atmosphere; for "Cookie's Theme," he reunites with saxophonist Candy Dulfer, with whom he scored an earlier soundtrack hit with the theme from Lily Was Here. ~ Raymond McKinney, All Music Guide
'Greetings from the Gutter'
Release Date 9/12/1994
Tracks 11
Label Sony Classical
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What The Critics Say
Following two anemic-selling albums with his post-Eurythmics outfit, the Spiritual Cowboys, Dave Stewart released his proper solo debut in Greetings From the Gutter. It curtails the more rock-leaning aspects of the prior albums for a funkier, dance approach with Parliament/Funkadelic alumni Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, and Jerome "Big Foot" Brailey backing Stewart. The sultry, almost campy, "Heart of Stone" is a funky, disco-styled song with infectious backing vocals performed by a female quartet including Lady Miss Kier, Nona Hendryx, and Siobahn Fahey. "Chelsea Lovers" is a deliciously bittersweet, glam ballad (with a nod to Bowie in the lyrics). "Jealous" is stripped down and soulful and "St. Valentine's Day" opens like a Tom Waits song before giving way to a Beatlesque, psychedelic melody. Laurie Anderson adds violin and vocals to the eerie, spacy "Kinky Sweetheart," featuring a wicked guitar solo from Stewart. "Damien Save Me" has a monstrous, hypnotic groove, a smoking sax solo from Lenny Pickett, and some Hendrix-like guitar. The playing is tight, the vibe is loose, and Greetings From The Gutter is some of Stewart's warmest, most compelling work. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Dave Stewart's second album with the Spiritual Cowboys expanded the musical ideas of their debut, although it was slightly less focused and pop-oriented than its predecessor. ~ Sara Sytsma, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
The soundtrack to a fairly unknown film, Lily Was Here was Dave Stewart's first solo effort. It's an atmospheric, subdued effort, highlighted by a revamped "Here Comes the Rain Again," with Annie Lennox on lead vocals, and a handful of tracks featuring saxophonist Candy Dulfer. ~ Sara Sytsma, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
With the dissolution of Eurythmics following 1989's We Too Are One, guitarist/composer/producer Dave Stewart put together a new band, the Spiritual Cowboys, which included drummer Martin Chambers. The band's initial release arrived the next year to weak sales and little radio interest. It was unfortunate because the self-titled debut definitely deserved more attention. Stewart is a very talented artist and the release is often a joy to listen to. More guitar-heavy than much of Eurythmics' music, Stewart and cast create a blend of blue-eyed soul and glam on tracks like "Soul Years," "Mr. Reed," and "Jack Talking." There is a trio of noteworthy ballads in the hushed "This Little Town," the gospel-tinged "Love Shines," and the epic-in-scope "Heaven and Earth." And they resurrect the glories of "Would I Lie to You?" with the trippy, horn-charged stomp "Party Town." Stewart's voice has a Bowie-like quality to it (with a touch of menace) and suits the songs well, but it's interesting to consider how they would have sounded sung by Annie Lennox. Overall, though, Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys, forgiving a few weak lyrics, is a lost gem of an album and something most Eurythmics fans will want to hear. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide
