Hot House (Bruce Hornsby album)

by Bruce Hornsby

Released: July 18, 1995

Jazz rock

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"Hot House" is the 1995 album by American musician Bruce Hornsby, marking his second solo effort and fifth overall studio release, following three albums with The Range. Hot House includes contributions from notable musicians like Pat Metheny, Béla Fleck, and Jimmy Haslip, and features Jerry Garcia's last recorded guitar work on "Cruise Control." The album's intricate arrangements and storytelling lyrics further cement Hornsby's reputation as a versatile and innovative artist. The album features singles like "Walk in the Sun" and "Cruise Control," showcasing a blend of musical styles including jazz and bluegrass.

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The cover art, depicting a fictional jam session…

The cover art, depicting a fictional jam session between Bill Monroe and Charlie Parker, reflects the diverse musical fusion Hornsby explores throughout the album.

Lyrically, the album addresses darker themes, with tracks…

Lyrically, the album addresses darker themes, with tracks such as "Country Doctor," "Hot House Ball," and "White Wheeled Limousine" touching on subjects like spousal murder, nuclear disaster, and wedding-day betrayal.

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"Hot House" is the 1995 album by American musician Bruce Hornsby, marking his second solo effort and fifth overall studio release, following three albums with The Range. The album features singles like "Walk in the Sun" and "Cruise Control," showcasing a blend of musical styles including jazz and bluegrass.

The cover art, depicting a fictional jam session between Bill Monroe and Charlie Parker, reflects the diverse musical fusion Hornsby explores throughout the album. Lyrically, the album addresses darker themes, with tracks such as "Country Doctor," "Hot House Ball," and "White Wheeled Limousine" touching on subjects like spousal murder, nuclear disaster, and wedding-day betrayal.

Hot House includes contributions from notable musicians like Pat Metheny, Béla Fleck, and Jimmy Haslip, and features Jerry Garcia's last recorded guitar work on "Cruise Control." The album's intricate arrangements and storytelling lyrics further cement Hornsby's reputation as a versatile and innovative artist.