Albums
Title:
“Safe Away”
Release Date:
Self-Released 1998
Re-Released January 16, 2000
Label:
Burnt Toast Vinyl (Re-release)
| Track Title: | Audio |
| 01. Steven | |
| 02. Breathe In This Life | |
| 03. Over My Head | |
| 04. This And That | |
| 05. Closer To The Sun | |
| 06. What Will Stay? | |
| 07. Miles | |
| 08. Dain | |
| 09. Los Angeles | |
| 10. Around Everything | |
| 11. I Would Call You Now | |
| 12. Sarah’s Bridge | |
| 13. I Won’t Leave | |
| Bonus tracks: | |
| 14. Broken | |
| 15. Say You’ll Stick Around | |
| 16. Meant To Be | |
About Safe Away:
Denison Witmer’s first full-length release, Safe Away, is
a giveaway of the dual talents behind the work. The fond appeal
of Denison’s own songwriting, in combination with the shimmering
instrumental work of Don Peris (the Innocence Mission) unfolds
with airy simplicity. Unlike successive albums, Safe Away is minimally
produced – a close replication of a live acoustic performance,
with touches of organ or guitar appearing almost as subconscious
blushes of emotion, rather than anything to be focused on by the
listener. Witmer proceeds through the set list with the confidence
and generosity of a seasoned songwriter, despite the journal-like
candor of his lyrics. As Witmer opens his heart, Peris likewise
opens volumes of space with his reverberant production style,
setting Witmer on good footing for his first of several records
on the Burnt Toast Vinyl label. — Lisa M. Smith (All Music
Guide)
Discography
