Early Work 1986-1995 CD by Rob Morsberger
Early Work is a surprising, eclectic overview of Morsberger’s search for his ‘voice’ as a literate songwriter, with material from the mid-Eighties showing that his songwriting craft was already strongly in place from the beginning. The entire collection represents a unique sound in his catalogue, being essentially built around solo, intimate piano performances and vocal arrangements, with a stellar cast of players teasing these out into assorted duets and trios with a few full band arrangements (guest singers include Loudon Wainwright III, Marshall Crenshaw, Suzzy Roche). The double CD reveals the early work of a uniquely talented man, as he navigates a decade of his life and his art.
Tracklisting: Disc 2
The Dogs Of Anger
The Steel Collar
The Etiquette Song
If God Needed (A Pair Of Eyes)
Like Dislike
An Ocean Of Blue (feat. Suzzy Roche)
Fools Paradise
Stupid Own Way
The Expatriate Song
The Brokenhearted
Rainbow Girl
Tracklist: Disc 1
State Of Mind
Down On Me
The Two Lovers
Shotgun Wedding
Catfish
A Touch Of Innocence
A Change Of Heart
Speechless
Love God
3/4ths In Love (feat. Loudon Wainwright III)
Wake Me Up
“Rob duets Suzy Roche on the slow-moving ‘Ocean Of Blue’ and with Marshall Crenshaw on the country-sway of ‘Fool’s Paradise.’ The set closes with ‘Rainbow Girl’ as you truly appreciate Rob as one of the best songwriters of his generation.”