Acid Country is the third solo album by British artist Paul Heaton, following his debut album (under the guise of Biscuit Boy Crackerman) Fat Chance and second solo album as himself, The Cross Eyed Rambler.
The album was officially released for download and purchase in the shops on 13 September 2010 and charted at number 51. Heaton had done a UK "pub tour", cycling around various pubs all across the UK performing to promote his new album. Heaton has also had numerous recent radio and television appearances to promote the release of Acid Country.
Track listing All tracks by Paul Heaton and Jonny Lexus, except where noted.
"The Old Radio" – 4:05 "Even A Palm Tree" – 3:55 "It's A Young Man's Game" – 6:58 "Welcome To The South" – 3:08 "Life Of A Cat" – 4:23 "House Party" – 5:57 (Heaton) "This House" – 4:03 "The Ladder's Bottom Rung" – 3:57 "Acid Country" – 7:59 "A Cold One In The Fridge" – 5:01 (Heaton) "The World Over" – 5:12 (download only)
Personnel
Tom Delgety – mixing Sally Ellyson – vocals Shirlaine Forrest – photography Paul Heaton – harmonica, producer, vocals Tom Knott – mixing Dawn Landes – engineer Jonny Lexus – guitar, backing vocals Christian Madden – mellotron, omnichord, organ, piano, electric piano, producer, synthesizer Nicky Madden – bass harmonica, engineer, saxophone Pete Marshall – drums, glockenspiel, violin, backing vocals Ruth Skipper – vocals Jonny Wright – bass, backing vocals
References