Smalltown Poets (album)

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Smalltown Poets
Studio album by
Smalltown Poets
ReleasedMarch 25, 1997
StudioArdent Studios (Memphis, Tennessee)
GenreChristian rock
Length41:17
LabelForeFront Records
ProducerJohn Hampton, Dana Key
Smalltown Poets chronology
Smalltown Poets
(1997) 		Listen Closely
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Cross Rhythms[2]
The Phantom TollboothReview 1: [3]


Review 2: [4]


Review 3: [5]

Smalltown Poets is the self-titled debut album by the Christian rock band of the same name. It was released by ForeFront Records on March 25, 1997 as an enhanced CD and audio cassette tape. The CD contains three music videos: "Everything I Hate", "Who You Are" and "I'll Give".

The album sold over 200,000 copies and had six Top 20 singles, among them two number-one singles.

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Prophet, Priest and King"
  • Danny Stephens
  • Miguel DeJesús
3:36
2."If You'll Let Me Love You"
  • Stephens
  • Michael Johnston
  • DeJesús
3:02
3."Everything I Hate"
  • Stephens
  • Johnston
  • Lee Moody
3:10
4."I'll Give"
  • Johnston
  • Stephen Leiweke
4:01
5."Anymore"
  • Johnston
  • DeJesús
3:21
6."Who You Are"Stephens3:17
7."Scenario"
  • Johnston
  • DeJesús
  • Kevin Breuner
3:31
8."There's a Day"
  • Johnston
  • DeJesús
3:59
9."Monkey's Paw"
  • Stephens
  • Moody
3:05
10."Trust"
  • Stephens
  • Johnston
3:31
11."Inside the Bubble/Trust" (Studio outtake)
  • Johnston
  • DeJesús / Stephens
  • Johnston
6:44
Total length:41:17
  • "Inside the Bubble" ends at 4:05; starting at 4:38, there is a studio outtake of "Trust".

Track information and credits adapted from Discogs[6] and AllMusic,[7] then verified from the album's liner notes.[8]

Awards[edit]

Personnel[edit]

Smalltown Poets

  • Michael Johnston - vocals, guitars
  • Danny Stephens - keyboards
  • Byron Goggin - drums
  • Kevin Breuner - guitars
  • Miguel DeJesús - bass guitar

Production

  • John Hampton, Dana Key - producers
  • Dana Key, Patrick Scholes - executive producers
  • John Hampton, Skidd Mills - engineers
  • Paul Ebersold, Matt Martone, Pete Matthews - additional engineering
  • Skidd Mills - mixing at Ardent Studios (Memphis, TN)
  • Patrick Scholes - mastering at 1. Nix & Co. (Memphis, TN)
  • Jeff Kratschmer - design
  • Thunder Image Group - photography (Nashville, TN)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Smalltown Poets - Smalltown Poets" (online). Cross Rhythms Magazine (45). Cross Rhythms. 1 June 1998. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  3. ^ Spencer, Josh (1997). "Smalltown Poets review by the Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Lloyd, Shari (1997). "Smalltown Poets review by the Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Aylor, Mark (1997). "Smalltown Poets review by the Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  6. ^ "Discogs Credits". Discogs. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  7. ^ "AllMusic Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  8. ^ Smalltown Poets (liner notes). Smalltown Poets. Ardent. 1997. FFD5163R.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

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