Hourglass (album) - Definition and Overview

Hourglass is singer-songwriter James Taylor's seventeenth album. Taylor's first first studio album in eight years, was released in 1997 to glowing notices. It built upon the success of his previous effort, New Moon Shine.

Hourglass was awarded the coveted Grammy for Best Pop Album in 1998.

This album is a CD-Extra, containing interviews, photos, and videos.

Track listing

1. "Line 'Em Up" (J. Taylor) - 4:42
2. "Enough to Be on Your Way" (J. Taylor) - 5:57
3. "Little More Time With You" (J. Taylor) - 3:51
4. "Gaia" (J. Taylor) - 5:30
5. "Ananas" (J. Taylor) - 5:42
6. "Jump up Behind Me" (J. Taylor) - 3:28
7. "Another Day" (J. Taylor) - 2:21
8. "Up Er Mei" (J. Taylor) - 3:47
9. "Up from Your Life" (J. Taylor) - 5:15
10. "Yellow and Rose" (J. Taylor) - 4:54
11. "Boatman" (L. Taylor, M. Taylor) - 3:57
12. "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" (F. Ahlert, R. Turk) - 2:27
13. "Hangnail" (a.k.a. "Money O Money") (J. Taylor) - 2:22 [hidden "bonus" track]

Personnel

• James Taylor - guitar, harmonica, vocals, penny whistle
• Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone
• Cliff Carter - keyboards
• Valerie Carter - vocals
• Shawn Colvin - vocals
• Jill Dell'Abate - vocals
• Dan Dugmore - pedal steel guitar
• Jimmy Johnson - bass
• David Lasley - vocals
• Bob Mann - guitar
• Kate Markowitz - vocals
• Yo-Yo Ma - cello
• Branford Marsalis - soprano saxophone
• Arnold McCutler - vocals
• Edgar Meyer - bass
• Mark O'Connor - fiddle
• Sting - vocals
• Ross Traut - guitar
• Carlos Vega - drums, percussion
• Stevie Wonder – harmonica