The Trouble with Poets is an album by American singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey, released in 2000.
Reception
Writing for Allmusic, critic Evan Cator wrote of the album, "...for all his skill as a guitarist, Mulvey's musical compositions only fitfully match the brilliance of his lyrics. Melody has never been his strongest suit, and he is somewhat limited as a singer. But despite the inconsistencies, it doesn't take a poet to see poetry in The Trouble With Poets."
Track listing All songs by Peter Mulvey and David Goodrich unless otherwise noted. "The Trouble With Poets" – 3:40 "Words Too Small to Say" – 3:57 "Check Me Out (Hey Hey Hey)" – 3:47 "Every Word Except Goodbye" – 3:49 "Wings of the Ragman" – 3:47 "You Meet the Nicest People in Your Dreams" (Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman) – 2:06 "Eyes Front (See Through You)" – 3:55 "All the Way Home" – 3:00 "Bright Idea" – 4:43 "Tender Blindspot" (Peter Mulvey) – 4:23 "Home" – 2:56
Personnel Peter Mulvey – vocals, guitar David "Goody" Goodrich – guitar, mandolin, bass guitar Mike Piehl – drums Jennifer Kimball – vocals
Production notes David Goodrich – producer Joe Panzetta – design Amy Ruppel – paintings, illustrations Joan Yokum – photography
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