Silver Bell (album)
| Silver Bell | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 8, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Studio | Kingsway Studio (New Orleans) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 59:16 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | ||||
| Patty Griffin chronology | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 83/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| American Songwriter | [3] |
| The Austin Chronicle | [4] |
| Blurt | [5] |
| Paste | 7.5/10[6] |
| PopMatters | 10/10[7] |
| Record Collector | [8] |
| Rolling Stone | [9] |
| The Sydney Morning Herald | [10] |
| Uncut | 8/10[11] |
Silver Bell is an album by American singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, released by A&M Records through UMe on October 8, 2013.[12] It was originally recorded in 2000 as the follow-up to Griffin's second album Flaming Red (1998).
Production
Griffin recorded the album's fourteen tracks in 2000 at Daniel Lanois' Kingsway Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was accompanied by co-producer Jay Joyce and Doug Lancio on guitar, John Deaderick on keyboards, Frank Swart on bass, and Billy Beard on percussion. Emmylou Harris sang harmony vocals on the track "Truth #2".[13]
The album was newly mixed by Glyn Johns for its 2013 release.[14]
Commercial performance
Silver Bell debuted at number 64 on the Billboard 200[15] and number 5 on the Billboard Folk Albums chart.[16] As of September 2015, it had sold 21,000 copies in the United States.[17]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Patty Griffin, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Little God" | 5:05 | |
| 2. | "Truth #2" | 4:31 | |
| 3. | "Boston" | 4:03 | |
| 4. | "Perfect White Girls" | 3:49 | |
| 5. | "Sooner or Later" | 3:26 | |
| 6. | "What You Are" |
| 4:43 |
| 7. | "Silver Bell" | 3:09 | |
| 8. | "Fragile" | 3:39 | |
| 9. | "Mother of God" | 4:15 | |
| 10. | "One More Girl" | 5:01 | |
| 11. | "Sorry and Sad" | 3:15 | |
| 12. | "Driving" | 4:18 | |
| 13. | "Top of the World" | 5:01 | |
| 14. | "So Long" | 5:07 | |
| Total length: | 59:16 | ||
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[18] | 64 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[19] | 5 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[20] | 22 |
| US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[21] | 25 |
References
- ^ "Reviews for Silver Bell by Patty Griffin". Metacritic. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (October 8, 2013). "Silver Bell - Patty Griffin : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
- ^ Beviglia, Jim (September 18, 2018). "Patty Griffin: Silver Bell". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Johnston, Abby (October 11, 2013). "Patty Griffin - Silver Bell (Universal)". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Zimmerman, Lee (October 21, 2013). "PATTY GRIFFIN – Silver Bell". Blurt. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (October 8, 2013). "Patty Griffin: Silver Bell". Paste. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Lathan, Ryan (October 11, 2013). "Patty Griffin: Silver Bell". PopMatters. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Staunton, Terry (September 25, 2013). "Silver Bell - Patty Griffin". Record Collector. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Tannenbaum, Rob (November 18, 2013). "Silver Bell". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Zuel, Bernard (October 12, 2013). "Patty Griffin's hidden gem surfaces". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Those acquainted with the slow and soulful pace of Griffin's recent work may be surprised by her ability to let rip here. [Dec 2013, p.69]
- ^ Ruhlin, Claire (July 31, 2013). "Patty Griffin's Lost Silver Bell Album Set for October Release". Paste. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Patty Griffin's New Album 'Silver Bell' Available October 8th 2013". Contact Music. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ Votaw, Emily (July 31, 2013). "Patty Griffin's Lost 'Silver Bell' Album to Be Released in October". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. October 26, 2013.
- ^ "Top Folk Albums". Billboard. October 26, 2013.
- ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015.
- ^ "Patty Griffin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ^ "Patty Griffin Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ^ "Patty Griffin Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ^ "Patty Griffin Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.