Release Date: May 9, 2000
Label: Signature Sounds
Producer: Peter Gallway and Louise Taylor
Engineer: Peter Gallway and Mark Thayer

MUSICIANS:

Louise Taylor - vocals, acoustic guitar
Thomas Bartlett - piano, organ
Ray Bonneville - acoustic guitar, harmonica, background vocals
David Tronzo - electric slide guitars, dobro
Marc Shulman - electric guitar, bouzouki, tiple
Peter Gallway - electric guitar, background vocals
Joanie Maden - whistle
William Galison - chromatic harmonica
Seth Farber - accordion, organ
Richard Gates - bass
Dean Sharp - drums, percussion
Wendy Beckerman - background vocals

Louise has a smokey, clear, well-modulated voice that is a pleasure to listen to. She also has a knack for picking supporting performers, including Richard Gates on bass, Seth Farber on organ and accordion, Ray Bonneville on acoustic guitar, harmonica and backing vocals. Peter Galway contributes with electric guitar, vocals, and co-production.

The songs are mostly written by Louise except for one number by Ray Bonneville and another by Wendy Beckerman. The songs are of relationships but with a healthy dose of metaphor. Cherry trees, birds flying over mountains, doves, and bends in the road are just some of the ways Louise describes relationships.

Most of these songs have a strong driving beat to them. Combined with the strong writing, the whole tapestry of the album is woven with bright colors and beautiful highlights.

Louise is still growing in both her writing and her performing skills. It is a pleasure to grow along with her. Written in Red is her 4th album and first since 1997. It’s a gem. --- Sing-out Magazine