Life's Too Short
Paradox Records' 1991 release of "Life's Too Short" captures Crenshaw in a period of intense creative independence, working outside the traditional music industry structure. The album showcases his signature blend of sharp songwriting and tuneful, guitar-based rock and roll.
- "Life's Too Short" was recorded and produced by Marshall Crenshaw in his home studio in Detroit.
- The album was released on Paradox Records, an independent label founded by Crenshaw himself.
- "Life's Too Short" features guest appearances from musicians associated with Crenshaw's live band and previous recording sessions.
Marshall Crenshaw is a singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, known for his catchy, guitar-driven power pop. He emerged in the early 1980s with a sound that blended rock and roll, soul, and pop influences. For his 1991 album, Crenshaw was working outside the major label system, recording in his home studio and releasing the album on his own Paradox Records imprint. He had recently parted ways with Warner Bros. Records after a series of well-regarded but commercially modest albums.
