| From the Greenhouse | ||||
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| Studio album by Crack the Sky | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 42:15 | |||
| Label | Grudge | |||
| Producer | John Palumbo | |||
| Crack the Sky chronology | ||||
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From the Greenhouse is a studio album by the American band Crack the Sky, released in 1989. It saw the return of keyboardist Vince DePaul as well as founding members Rick Witkowski (lead guitar) and drummer Joe D'Amico (relegated to just singing back-up vocals). A concept album about environmental degradation, it originated as a John Palumbo solo album.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Ottawa Citizen | |
The Ottawa Citizen wrote that "Crack the Sky only relaxes its borrowing from Pink Floyd long enough to copy a few hooks and harmonies from the Beatles." The Buffalo News called the album a "snappy, sleekly-produced set with its echoes of Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and, occasionally, Peter Gabriel."
Track listing
All tracks are written by John Palumbo
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "From the Greenhouse" | 5:51 |
| 2. | "Under Red Skies" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Big Money" | 5:44 |
| 4. | "The Frozen Rain" | 5:44 |
| 5. | "Monkeyboy" | 3:44 |
| 6. | "All the Things We Do" | 5:05 |
| 7. | "Lost in America" | 4:41 |
| 8. | "Can I Play for You (Ian's Song)" | 7:58 |
Note: song lengths listed on the CD differ slightly from the tracks' actual times
Personnel
The band
- John Palumbo — Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums
- Rick Witkowski — Lead guitar
- Vince DePaul — Keyboards
- Joe D'Amico — Backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Dave Carrero — Guitar solo ("Lost in America")
- Paul Soroka — Lyricon solos, brass
- Marvin Brown — Backing vocals
- Terry Brown — Backing vocals
- Louis Roscar — Brass
- Otis Demteen — Brass
Production
- John Palumbo — Producer
- Bob Ludwig — Mastering
- Steve Palmieri — Engineer
- Victor Giordano — Editing
- Donald Stewart — Tape machines
Additional credits
- Ross Anzalone Adcreations — Cover concept and design
- Mastered at Masterdisk
- Recorded and mixed at The Mainframe
References
- Small, Michael (May 22, 1989). "Song: From the Greenhouse". People. 31 (20): 19.
- Joyce, Mike (29 June 1989). "Crack the Sky". The Washington Post. p. D7.
- McConnell, Craig (12 Nov 1989). "Innovative sound worth a 'listen'". Toronto Star. p. G10.
- Considine, J.D. (April 27, 1990). "3rd Round For Crack the Sky". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Baltimore Sun. p. 4F.
- "From the Greenhouse Crack the Sky". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Erksine, Evelyn (26 May 1989). "Crack the Sky From the Greenhouse". Ottawa Citizen. p. B6.
- Anderson, Dale (February 24, 1989). "Records". Gusto. The Buffalo News. p. 36.
- CD liner notes
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