In the Middle of the Land
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In June 2000, Dave Faulkner said "... [it] was written about one of my pet subjects: evangelical preachers and their hypocrisy. As a later song of mine says, 'Follow any creed / If my freedom's guaranteed / I don't mind.'".[1]
Dream Syndicate members Steve Wynn & Mark Walton provided background vocals for this single.[2]
Track listing
- 7" version (BTS16)
- "In the Middle of the Land" (Dave Faulkner) — 4:06
- "Hayride to Hell, part 2 (The Showdown)" (Faulkner) — 3:29
Personnel
Credits:
- Clyde Bramley — bass, backing vocals
- Dave Faulkner — lead vocals, guitar
- Mark Kingsmill — drums, cymbals
- Brad Shepherd — guitar, backing vocals
- Producer — Charles Fisher
- Engineer — John Bee
- Mastering — Don Bartley
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report)[3] | 79 |
References
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