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Drops of Jupiter

 
Album Review: Drops of Jupiter

  • Artist: Train
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: March 27, 2001
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Although Train's singles got heavy rotation on "alternative" radio stations, there's nothing cutting-edge about the band's sophomore effort, Drops of Jupiter. Train is a classic rock wannabe band in the mold of Counting Crows, although that's not always a bad thing. In fact, the best moments on Drops of Jupiter are the most blatant rip-offs, which means the band can sound endearing even when they don't sound unique. Does the hit title track remind you of Madman Across the Water-era Elton John? Well, it's no coincidence. Paul Buckmaster, who arranged the soaring strings on much of John's best work, reprises that role here, and session keyboardist extraordinaire Chuck Leavell channels John on the piano. And when lead singer Pat Monahan sings "When I get this feeling" in "It's About You," just try not to sing "I want sexual healing" over the actual lyrics that follow. Overall, this is a safe, solid second effort from a band that knows how to write hit singles. ~ Mark Morgenstein, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
She's on Fire (Lyrics) Train Train (3:50)
I Wish You Would (Lyrics) Train Train (4:26)
Drops of Jupiter (Lyrics) Train Train (4:21)
It's About You (Lyrics) Train Train (4:27)
Hopeless (Lyrics) Train Train (4:31)
Respect (Lyrics) Train Train (3:26)
Let It Roll (Lyrics) Train Train (5:00)
Something More (Lyrics) Train Train (4:34)
Whipping Boy (Lyrics) Train Train (4:27)
Get Away (Lyrics) Train Train (4:26)
Mississippi (Lyrics) Train Train (7:37)

Credits

Michael Markman (Violin), Pat Monahan (Vocals), Charlie Colin (Bass), Scott Underwood (Keyboards), Charlie Colin (Guitar), Joel Zimmerman (Art Direction), David Bryant (Engineer), Cheryl Mondello (Production Coordination), Bob Mason (Cello), Paul Buckmaster (Conductor), Brendan O'Brien (Mixing), Arnie Pustilnik (Direction), Erin Haley (Production Coordination), Brendan O'Brien (Producer), Rob Hotchkiss (Group Member), Rob Hotchkiss (Harmonica), Charlie Colin (Vocals (Background)), Bob Ludwig (Mastering), Jimmy Stafford (Guitar), Pat Monahan (Percussion), Steve Churchyard (Engineer), Carl Gorodetzky (Contractor), Evan Wilson (Viola), Rob Hotchkiss (Vocals (Background)), Rob Hotchkiss (Bass), Scott Underwood (Percussion), Jimmy Stafford (Vocals (Background)), Steve Genewick (Assistant Engineer), Kris Wilkinson String Section (Viola), Jimmy Stafford (Group Member), Paul Buckmaster (Arranger), Carl Gorodetzky (Violin), Carl Gorodetzky (Concert Master), Scott Underwood (Drums), Karl Egsieker (Assistant), Kristin Wilkinson (Viola), Scott Underwood (Group Member), Tim Devine (A&R), Dan Smith (Cello), Paul Buckmaster (String Arrangements), Jimmy Stafford (Mandolin), Paul Buckmaster (Orchestral Arrangements), Pat Monahan (Group Member), Rob Hotchkiss (Guitar), Pat Monahan (Vibraphone), Charlie Colin (Group Member), Ryan Williams (Engineer), Chuck Leavell (Piano), Fleming McWilliams (Vocals (Background)), Brendan O'Brien (Keyboards), Pat Monahan (Trumpet), Tony Hernandez (Illustrations), Suzie Katayama (Cello), Scott Underwood (Programming), Ralf Strathmann (Photography), Daniel Smith (Cello), David Campbell (String Arrangements), Stephen Saper (Authoring), Pat Monahan (Saxophone), Karl Egsieker (Assistant Engineer), Suzie Katayama (Contractor), Nick DiDia (Engineer)
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Drops of Jupiter
Studio album by Train
Released March 27, 2001
Genre Rock
Label Columbia Records
Producer Brendan O'Brien
Professional reviews
Train chronology
Train
(1998)
Drops of Jupiter
(2001)
My Private Nation
(2003)

Drops of Jupiter is Train's second album, released in 2001. The album's title is derived from "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)", its first single which was very popular and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.

As an album, Drops of Jupiter is difficult to classify within a single genre, though many in the industry put the album in the Adult Contemporary Market. Indicative of Train's style, the album contains elements of country, rock, and indie rock. Besides "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)," two other singles were released from this album: "She's On Fire" and "Something More," both of which achieved modest success on the Adult Top 40 chart.

It has since been certified 2x Platinum in the United States and is their best selling album to date.

Track listing

All the following songs were written by Train.

  1. "She's on Fire" – 3:49
  2. "I Wish You Would" – 4:25
  3. "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" – 4:20
  4. "It's About You" – 4:27
  5. "Hopeless" – 4:31
  6. "Respect" – 3:25
  7. "Let It Roll" – 5:00
  8. "Something More" – 4:33
  9. "Whipping Boy" – 4:26
  10. "Getaway" – 4:26
  11. "Mississippi" – 5:00
  12. "Sweet Rain" [Bonus Track]
  13. "It's Love" [Bonus Track]



 
 

 

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