Slug Line
Appearance
Untitled | |
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
Robert Christgau | B+ [3] |
Smash Hits | favorable[4] |
Slug Line was singer-songwriter John Hiatt's third album, released in 1979, after four years without a record deal. It was his first of two albums with MCA Records.
Track listing
All tracks written by John Hiatt, except where noted
- "You Used To Kiss The Girls" – 2:36
- "The Negroes Were Dancing" – 2:46
- "Slug Line" – 3:02
- "Madonna Road" – 4:23 (Hiatt, Jim Wismar)
- "(No More) Dancin' In The Street" – 2:22
- "Long Night" – 5:18
- "The Night That Kenny Died" – 2:37
- "Radio Girl" – 2:57
- "You're My Love Interest" – 3:19
- "Take Off Your Uniform" – 4:08
- "Sharon's Got A Drugstore" – 2:12
- "Washable Ink" – 3:15
Personnel
- John Hiatt - guitar, vocals
- Jon Paris - bass guitar
- Doug Yankus - guitar
- Veyler Hildebrand - bass
- Etan McElroy - piano, background vocals
- B.J. Wilson - drums
- Gerry Conway - drums
- Bruce Gary - drums
- Etan McElroy - drums
- Todd Cochran - piano, organ
- Nick Rozsa - cover photography
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "John Hiatt – Artist Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ^ RUhlmann, William. Slug Line at AllMusic. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
- ^ "Consumer Guide, John Hiatt reviews". Robert Christgau. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
- ^ Hepworth, David. "Albums". Smash Hits (October 4–17 1979): 29.