Slug Line
Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox". Slug Line is singer-songwriter John Hiatt's third album, released in April 1979. It was the first of two albums with MCA Records.[1] It was his first charting album, reaching No. 202 on Billboard's album charts, and also the highest-charting album during his first 15 years as a recording artist.
Background and recording
Hiatt had spent the previous 4 years without a recording contract. After opening for musician Leo Kottke, he caught the attention of Kottke's manager and producer, Denny Bruce. Bruce put together a demo, which caught the attention of MCA Records who signed him.[2][3]
Slug Line was recorded in January[4] and February 1979,[5] and produced by Denny Bruce.[6]
Release
Slug Line was released by MCA Records in April 1979.[3][7][8] The album peaked at number 202 on the Billboard Bubbling Under chart.[9] Two singles were released from the album, "Radio Girl" in April 1979,[10][11][12] and "Slug Line" in October 1979.[13]
Critical reception
Template:Album ratings The Rolling Stone Album Guide wrote that "Hiatt evinces a talent for disarmingly pretty ballads."[14] Record World called the album a collection of "reggae laced semi-rockers."[15] Billboard called the album an "appealing, uptempo rock 'n roll package," and that Hiatt "infuses various elements into his style, including calypso strains at times."[16] Cash Box said that the album "fuses crisp rock 'n' roll energy, infectious Dave Edmunds-like vocals, and of course, his highly distinctive, imaginative compositions."[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by John Hiatt, except where noted. Template:Track listing Template:Track listing
Personnel
- John Hiatt – guitar, vocals
- Jon Paris – guitar, bass guitar
- Doug Yankus – guitar
- Veyler Hildebrand – bass
- Etan McElroy – piano, background vocals on "Long Night"
- B.J. Wilson – drums
- Gerry Conway – drums
- Bruce Gary – drums
- Thom Mooney – drums
- Todd Cochran – piano, organ
- Technical
- Denny Bruce – producer
- Russ Gary – engineer
- John Van Hamersveld – art direction
- Nick Rozsa – cover photography
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