Freakshow (BulletBoys album)
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The album peaked at Number 69 on the Billboard 200.[4] Their cover of Tom Waits's "Hang On St. Christopher" reached 22 on the Mainstream Rock chart.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Videos were made for "THC Groove", "Hang On St. Christopher", and "Talk to Your Daughter".
In 2005, Wounded Bird Records re-released the album along with the follow-up, Za-Za, on a single disc.[5]
Critical reception
Entertainment Weekly thought that "the problem is that all [the band's] charm has no foundation to stand on; there are no hooks or memorable melodies here."[6] The Chicago Tribune wrote: "Their cover of Tom Waits' 'Hang On St. Christopher' might make a few cringe-but then again, why would a Waits fan be listening to these guys?"[7]
Track listing
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Additional track listings
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Singles
Promotional singles and videos were released for the songs "THC Groove", "Hang On St. Christopher", and "Talk To Your Daughter". Their cover of Tom Waits' "Hang On St. Christopher" would go on to peak at Number 22 on the US Mainstream Rock Chart in 1991.
Personnel
- Band members
- Marq Torien: Lead Vocals
- Mick Sweda: Guitar
- Lonnie Vencent: Bass
- Jimmy D'Anda: Drums
- Bobby LaKind: Congas on "Hang On St. Christopher"
- Art Direction and Design: Kim Champagne
- Cover Painting: David B. McMacken
Charts
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References
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