While Mission of the Crossroad Palms marked a revujenation of Steve Forbert's talents, Rocking Horse Head captures the songwriter at a bit of a stand-still. Though producer Brad Jones has assembled an excellent alternative-country backing band, featuring three core members of Wilco, Forbert's songwriting is a bit inconsistent, which makes the record frustrating. Sonically, its a tough, committed affair, but there isn't as much substance behind the sound as there should be.
Steve Forbert: Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Jay Bennett: Electric guitar, Hammond organ
Ken Coomer: Drums
Max Johnston: Mandolin, fiddle, dobro, banjo
Brad Jones: Bass, harmonium
Clay Barnes: Additional guitar on "Moon Man," "Good Planets," and "Big New World"
Al Perkins: Pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar
Ross Rice: Percussion; organ on "Moon Man" and "Don't Stop"
Produced by Brad Jones
Recorded at Treasure Isle, Nashville, and Alex the Great Studio, Nashville
Mixed at the Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, B.C., and Alex the Great Studio, Nashville
Mastered at Masterdisk, New York