Blame the Messenger is the fifth studio album by experimental singer-songwriter David Thomas, released in January 1987 by Rough Trade and Twin/Tone Records.[3] In 1997, the album was remastered by Paul Hamann and David Thomas for its inclusion in the Monster anthology box set.
Blame the Messenger | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | January 1987 | |||
Recorded | September 23–24, 1986 | |||
Studio | Suma Recording (Painesville, OH) | |||
Genre | Art rock, experimental rock | |||
Length | 39:18 | |||
Label | Rough Trade/Twin/Tone | |||
Producer | Chris Cutler | |||
David Thomas chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | C+[2] |
Track listing
All lyrics are written by David Thomas; all music is composed by Chris Cutler, Jim Jones, Tony Maimone and Allen Ravenstine, except "My Town" and "Friends of Stone" by David Thomas
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "My Town" | 3:07 |
2. | "A Fact About Trains" | 4:23 |
3. | "King Knut" | 5:30 |
4. | "When Love Is Uneven" | 3:29 |
5. | "The Storm Breaks" | 3:35 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Long Rain" | 4:13 |
2. | "Having Time" | 4:53 |
3. | "Friends of Stone" | 3:18 |
4. | "The Velikovsky 2-Step" | 6:50 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Monster Walks the Winter Lake liner notes.[4]
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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United Kingdom | 1987 | Rough Trade | LP | ROUGH 120 |
United States | Twin/Tone | TTR 87105 |
References
External links
- Blame the Messenger at Discogs (list of releases)
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