HEAR AND READ AL ROSE

My First Posthumous Release

'My First Posthumous Release' Album Cover
  1. Down The Mississippi
  2. My First Posthumous Release
  3. I'm Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
  4. All The Trains Are Gone »[mp3]
  5. The Miracle Of Pain
  6. Luck And Circumstance Blues
  7. Infectious Smile
  8. Haiku Blues
  9. Guilty Pleasures
  10. Mud On Mud
  11. Ruby Shade
  12. Soft Core Hope
  13. Half A Waltz

Monkey Holding Peach Records (2008)

The still-living and ever-clever Chicago songsmith Al Rose delivers his fifth disc, My First Posthumous Release, his most consistent and satisfying album ever.  From the heartfelt to the humorous, he tells his tales against a deep sonic Americana backdrop that’s full of musical invention and lyrical wonderment.

The recording was made with his band The Transcendos (guitarist Steve Doyle, bassist Steve Hashimoto, drummer Sarah Allen, harmony vocalist Laura Blye, pianist and organist Carter Luke, and guitarist Maury Smith ) along with a number of friends helping out. Contributing their genius were violinist Steve Gibons, cellist Alison Chesley (from Verbow, Jason & Alison, and Helen Money), mandoliist Don Stiernberg, pedal steel player Brian Wilke, drummer Heath Chappell, trombonist Jeb Bishop, vibist and former Coctail Mark Greenberg, tuba player Rob Pleshar, percussionist Carlos Cornier, tap dancer Mark Yonally, and on the saw, Sarah Holtschlag.

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Gravity of Crow

'Gravity of Crow' Album Cover
  1. All the Fixin's »[mp3]
  2. Open Wide
  3. Random Hollow Diesel Train
  4. Shut
  5. Gravity of Crow »[mp3]
  6. Rummy and a Slave
  7. Hope
  8. Linger On
  9. Wasting Gas
  10. Cherry Pie
  11. Egg Me On
  12. New Coat of Paint
  13. Truer Than the Cold

Monkey Holding Peach Records (2003)

Al Rose is a striking songwriter and musician with a unique and powerful vision that continues to jell and focus on his 4th and latest release, “Gravity Of Crow.” His previous albums have received extensive airplay on AAA and Americana stations throughout the US along with a bevy of critical praise.

He is a mesmerizing transformer when performing live as a solo or with any number of his band, The Transcendos, in any configuration. This drives the songs each night, but the songs have always been what drives the musicians in what The Chicago Tribune has called “one audaciously entertaining ride.”

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Pigeon’s Throat

Pigeon's Throat
  1. Lincoln
  2. Patience »[mp3]
  3. Fish Tale Blues »[mp3]
  4. Roots and Vines
  5. Crumb in the Rug
  6. Lighter Than a Feather
  7. Ripe Unacceptable Now
  8. Yon Horses's Mouth
  9. Day of Rest
  10. Polish My Car
  11. Metaphor

Waterdog Music 9906 (1999)

On his third release, Pigeon’s Throat, Al Rose was again working with his band, The Transcendos, who provided the fascinating sound that won critical raves on his second album, Naked In A Trailer. These eleven songs range from the re-written history of “Lincoln,” the breezy feel of “Lighter Than A Feather,” the rollicking “Ripe Unacceptable Now,” the sound-noir of “Polish My Car” and an emotional ballad that sounds timeless upon the first listen, “Patience.”

The Transcendos included drummer Heath Chappell, bassist Steve Hashimoto, guitarists Victor Sanders and Maury Smith, and vocalist Laura Blye. Al is the center of the ensemble on acoustic and electric guitars with solo turns on harmonica and flute. Additional musicians were organist Carter Luke (now a Transcendo fixture), mandolinist Stuart Rosenberg, violinist Steve Gibons and cellist Diana Parmeter.

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Naked in a Trailer

Naked in a Trailer
  1. Visonary Tractor Man [mp3]
  2. Channel to Channel
  3. Naked in a Trailer »[mp3]
  4. Mister Bigger
  5. Vote For Me
  6. Everything is Flexible
  7. Delirium Exacto
  8. 21st of June
  9. Slow Low Rise Style
  10. Wander Blind
  11. Reasons to Bleed
  12. Sun on Black Vinyl
  13. Hurry Back

Whitehouse Records No. 9 (1996)

Rose captured his spellbinding musical magicianship on his second album with his band, The Transcendos. The songs are as fascinating as those on Information Overload but the warmth, the interplay, the simpatico of the musicians, glows on every track. The dynamic & stylistic spectrum ranges from his dada-gospel “Wander Blind,” to the full force of “Mister Bigger” to the quiet simmer of “21st Of June.” These are lyrics meant to envelop you. The Transcendos contributions color the compositions under Al’s masterful direction. The band included Steve Hashimoto (bass), Laura Blye (vox), Heath Chappell (drums), Carter Luke (keyboards), Maury Smith (guitar and mandolin), and Mike Smith (guitar). He also displayed his artistry as a watercolorist with the cover painting for Naked In A Trailer.

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Information Overload

Information Overload
  1. Watermark
  2. History and Travel
  3. We're Going Down
  4. Information Overload
  5. Slice of Life
  6. All Make Out »[mp3]
  7. Goat
  8. River and Sky »[mp3]
  9. For What It's Worth
  10. Destination:Lost
  11. 5-0-5
  12. Great Divide
  13. We Blind Mice
  14. Rodeodeo
  15. Long Black Veil

Whitehouse Records No. 2 (1994)

Al Rose made his long-awaited debut with Information Overload. He had been writing songs and performing solo, acoustic, and was best-known in the Midwest for leading his large band, The Transcendos. His fascinating lyrics are brought to life by his distinctive voice and quirky musical style. Al played acoustic and electric guitar, flute, harmonica and alto sax on this recording.

The Transcendos were Steve Hashimoto (bass), Laura Blye(vox), Mike Smith (guitar), Maury Smith (guitar and mandolin), Heath Chappell (drums), and Melinda Banks (vox). The thirteen originals are complemented by a version of Stephen Stills’ “For What It’s Worth” (the 1967 Buffalo Springfield hit) and the country standard “Long Black Veil” (a 1959 charter for Lefty Frizzell).

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