Fuse (Joe Henry album)

Fuse is an album by Joe Henry, released in 1999.

Production
The album was co-produced by T Bone Burnett, and partly mixed by Daniel Lanois. Henry initially attempted to have Dr. Dre produce Fuse.

Critical reception
The A.V. Club wrote that the album "continues to develop Trampoline's spooky style of bluesy Americana." The Chicago Reader wrote that "the entire album exudes a kind of sweet, danceable darkness, with sparse drum loops, moody bass lines, and delicate guitar and synthesizer washes."

Track listing
All songs written by Joe Henry except where noted
 * 1) "Monkey" – 4:01
 * 2) "Angels" – 5:42
 * 3) "Fuse" – 4:18
 * 4) "Skin and Teeth" – 3:52
 * 5) "Fat" – 3:25
 * 6) "Want Too Much" – 5:44
 * 7) "Curt Flood" – 3:49
 * 8) "Like She Was a Hammer" – 4:27
 * 9) "Great Lake" – 5:31
 * 10) "Beautiful Hat" - 3:57
 * 11) "We'll Meet Again" (Ross Parker, Hughie Charles) – 4:25

Personnel

 * Joe Henry - vocals, guitar, organ, bass
 * Jakob Dylan - vocals
 * Jean McClain - vocals
 * Jamie Muhoberac - piano, organ
 * Dave Palmer - piano
 * Randy Jacobs - bass, guitar
 * Chris Whitley - guitar (4, 8)
 * Anthony Wilson - guitar
 * Jennifer Condos - bass
 * Daniel Lanois - bass, claves
 * Greg Richling - bass
 * Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington - bass
 * Carla Azar - drums
 * Curt Bisquera - drums
 * The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (10)
 * Revert Andrews - trombone
 * Gregory Davis - trumpet
 * Brian Swartz - trumpet
 * Efrem Towns - trumpet
 * Kevin Harris - saxophone
 * K.R. King - saxophone
 * Roger Lewis - saxophone