Eureka is a Rock album by Jim O'Rourke, originally released in 1999. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Art Rock
- clean
- meditative
- cerebral
About
Eureka is the third studio album by American musician and producer Jim O’Rourke, released on April 20, 1999, by Drag City. The album marks a stylistic shift from his earlier experimental and noise-oriented work toward lush, orchestrated pop influenced by artists like Burt Bacharach, Van Dyke Parks, and Steely Dan. Blending elements of chamber pop, jazz, and soft rock, Eureka features intricate arrangements with strings, horns, and layered harmonies, all meticulously crafted by O’Rourke alongside a group of Chicago-based musicians. Its lyrics balance irony and melancholy, offering a dry, introspective take on contemporary life. Critically acclaimed upon release, the album .
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Tracklist
- 1Prelude To 110 Or 220 / Women Of The World8:46
- 2Ghost Ship In A Storm3:54
- 3Movie On The Way Down7:37
- 4Through The Night Softly4:47
- 5Please Patronize Our Sponsors3:04
- 6Something Big3:13
- 7Eureka9:11
- 8Happy Holidays1:36
Credits
Performers
- Brian CalvinBACKING VOCALS
- Jeff StaffordBACKING VOCALS
- Jennifer PetersonBACKING VOCALS
- Maureen LoughnaneBACKING VOCALS
- Fredrick Lonberg-HolmCELLO
- Glenn KotcheDRUMS PERCUSSION
- Jim O'RourkeGUITAR BASS ELECTRIC PIANO
- Richard SkabbsORGAN
- Tim BarnesPERCUSSION
- Julie PomerleauVIOLIN VIOLA
- Darin GrayBASS
- Joan MorroneFRENCH HORN
- Ken ChampionPIANO PEDAL STEEL GUITAR STEEL GUITAR
- Jeb BishopTROMBONE
- Robert WestonTRUMPET
- Michael ColliganCLARINET
- Rian MurphyDRUMS
- Ken VandermarkSAXOPHONE
7 collectors on Gatefold own this · 12 pressings tracked on Gatefold