Name: Is The Actor Happy?
Brand: Vic Chesnutt

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Release date

2004-06-11

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CD-NW6056

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607396605620

Artist

Vic Chesnutt

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New West Records, Inc.

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Rock-Pop

Vic Chesnutt was a singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia. Despite being paralyzed in a car accident at age 18, he continued to pursue his passion for music and performed in a wheelchair. His talent caught the attention of Michael Stipe, who produced his first two albums. Chesnutt gained wider recognition with the release of a tribute album featuring covers of his songs by famous musicians such as Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins, Madonna, R.E.M., and Live. He collaborated with various artists including Lambchop, Widespread Panic (as Brute), Elf Power, Bill Frisell, Guy Picciotto, and members of Fugazi.
Tragically, on December 25th, 2009, Chesnutt passed away due to an overdose of muscle relaxants after being in a coma at an Athens hospital.
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Smog (Bill Callahan),
Stuart A. Staples (Tindersticks),
Mark Kozelek
(Califone / Red House Painters / Sun Kil Moon),
Richard Buckner,
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(Josh Haden),
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(Mark E

New West Records is a rock-oriented independent label that was founded in 1997. With a focus on alternative, indie, country, and folk music, this US-based label has established itself as a powerhouse in the industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles and Austin TX, New West Records also exclusively represents the renowned PBS Television program Austin City Limits. Known for their commitment to showcasing both archival and current performances, this label releases an impressive range of music on DVD and CD formats.

New West Records

Is The Actor Happy? is a reissue of the 1995 concept album about playing live and is typically packed with smart self-depracation ('i'm a reluctant rebel / i was born to be Aaron Neville'). Less typically - following as it does the stark and aptly ulcerous Drunk - this is a chipper old set, fleshed out with arresting pop hooks and country curlicues, while being concerned with relatively life-affirming things like nipples. Now includes six previously unreleased tracks including a collaboration with Lambchop.<

Is The Actor Happy?

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