Critical reception
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The Encyclopedia of Popular Music called the album an "excellent alternative country epic."[5] Entertainment Weekly wrote: "With songs of drunken regret and clear-eyed desperation that are closer to John Cheever than George Jones, the album’s slyly beautiful melodies and parched entreaties have the bracing chill of a Nor’east wind."[6] Spin called it an "all-depression alt-country gem."[10] Trouser Press deemed it "an atmospheric marvel — fully arranged, languidly delivered and occasionally branded by artful lead-guitar electricity."[11]
Track listing
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All tracks are written by Joe Pernice, except where noted
Title | Writer(s) |
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1. | "In a Ditch" | | 2:42 |
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2. | "Scratch Ticket" | | 3:44 |
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3. | "Penthouse in the Woods" | | 2:42 |
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4. | "Grudge ****" | | 5:03 |
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5. | "Big Hole" | | 4:00 |
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6. | "Van Drunk" | | 4:38 |
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7. | "Lift Me Up" | | 4:30 |
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8. | "Liquor Store" | Stephen Desaulniers | 4:38 |
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9. | "A Ride" | | 3:38 |
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10. | "Holy Ghost" | | 4:17 |
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11. | "Cigarette Sandwich" | | 2:58 |
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12. | "Massachusetts" | | 3:14 |
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13. | "Glass Jaw" | | 4:15 |
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14. | "Knievel" | | 4:02 |
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Total length: | 54:21 |
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Personnel
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- Mike Deming - Engineer, Mastering, Organ, Producer
- Stephen Desaulniers - Bass, Bass (Acoustic), Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Rhythm), Piano, Producer, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
- Thom Monahan - Drums, Engineer, Overdubs, Producer
- Bob Pernice - Guitar
- Joe Pernice - Composer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Producer, Vocals
- Paul Rocha - Piano
- Tom Shea - Drums, Guitar (Electric), Mandolin, Producer
- Bruce Tull - Guitar (Electric), Pedal Steel, Photography, Producer
- Steve Wytas - Mastering
References
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