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, released in 1989 (see

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Critical reception

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'' called the album "consistently attractive textured guitar pop." ''

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'' called it "a strong debut."

Track listing

All songs written and composed by

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except as noted. #"Cesspool" – 3:16 (Hatfield, John Strohm) #"Dead and Gone" – 3:47 (Hatfield, Strohm) #"Grateful" – 3:07 #"You Don't Give Up" – 3:40 #"Your Way Or The Highway" – 2:42 #"Rain" – 3:34 (Strohm) #"Lament" – 3:27 (Hatfield, Strohm) #"Alright" – 2:31 #"Loose" – 2:49 (

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) #"Take Your Head Off My Shoulder" – 1:26 (Hatfield, Strohm) #"From Here To Burma" – 2:03 (Hatfield, Strohm) #"Don't Suck My Breath" – 2:49 #"Outta My Head" – 2:02 #"Steamie Gregg" – 1:31 #"Not Just A Wish" - 1:44

Personnel

- vocals, bass and guitar * John Strohm - guitar and vocals *Freda Boner (also known as Freda Love) - drums *

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- bass and backing vocals *Andrew Mayer - bass

Production

*Producers: Gary Smith *Engineers: Paul Q. Kolderie and

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*Design: Lewis Lane *Cover Art: Nicolette Nargesian *Photography: Jen Wheeler

References

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