The Sound of the Sand

The Sound of the Sand
Studio album by David Thomas
Released	October 1981
Genre	Rock
Label	Rough Trade Records
Producer	David Thomas
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The Sound of the Sand (1981) Vocal Performances (1981)

The Sound of the Sand & Other Songs of the Pedestrian is David Thomas' debut solo album.

Track listing

1. "The Birds Are a Good Idea"
2. "Yiki Tiki"
3. "The Crickets in the Flats"
4. "Sound of the Sand"
5. "The New Atom Mine"
6. "Big Dreams"
7. "Happy to See You"
8. "Crush This Horn Part 2"
9. "Confuse Did"
10. "Sloop John B"
11. "Man's Best Friend"

Musicians

• David Thomas
• Ralph Carney
• Chris Cutler
• Anton Fier
• John Greaves
• Alan Greenblatt
• Paul Hamann
• Scott Krauss
• Philip Moxham
• Allen Ravenstine
• Tan Tan
• Mayo Thompson
• Richard Thompson