''Salivation'' is an album by the American musician and artist
Terry Allen. It was released in 1999 on
Sugar Hill Records
Sugar Hill Records is an American bluegrass and Americana record label.
It was founded in Durham, North Carolina in 1978 by Barry Poss and David Freeman, the owner of County Records and Rebel Records. Poss acquired full control of Sugar Hil ...
. The album's title is a play on the word
salvation
Salvation (from Latin: ''salvatio'', from ''salva'', 'safe, saved') is the state of being saved or protected from harm or a dire situation. In religion and theology, ''salvation'' generally refers to the deliverance of the soul from sin and its c ...
, and contains an image of a smiling
Jesus Christ
Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious ...
on the cover.
Production
The album was recorded at Cedar Creek Studios, in
Austin, Texas
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.
Critical reception
The ''
Dallas Observer
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'' wrote: "A seamless commentary on hypocrisy, spirituality, society, family, and individuality, ''Salivation'' is neither heavy nor light." ''
Style Weekly
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Style was originally owned by Landmark Media Enterpri ...
'' thought that Allen "mixes Texas folk and rock, Middle Eastern textures, hoe-down swing and plaintive ballads into a fine set of tunes for those looking for the left-of-center."
''
The Independent
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'' noted that "to a tuba-bass cakewalk reminiscent of Ry Cooder, 'Southern Comfort' offers a reminder, Southern state by Southern state, of racist dues to be paid come Judgement Day."
AllMusic
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wrote that "between note one and the dying echo, the record stomps, smokes, snorts, and acts generally loutish and obnoxious, which makes for a wonderfully entertaining experience."
Track listing
All tracks composed by Terry Allen; except where indicated
# "Salivation"
# "The Doll" (Terry Allen,
Lloyd Maines
Lloyd Wayne Maines (born June 28, 1951) is an American country music record producer, musician and songwriter. He was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame as one of the first three members, the other two being Willie Nelson and Stev ...
)
# "Billy the Boy ("Pedal Steal" Medley)"
# "Southern Comfort"
# "Rio Ticino"
# "Red Leg Boy"
# "Cortez Sail"
# "Xmas on the Isthmus" (Terry Allen,
Guy Clark
Guy Charles Clark (November 6, 1941 – May 17, 2016) was an American folk and country singer-songwriter and luthier. He released more than 20 albums, and his songs have been recorded by other artists, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Buffet ...
)
# "Ain't No Top 40 Song"
# "The Show"
# "Give Me the Flowers" (Elvin Bigger, Gladys Stacey Flatt, Louise Certain)
References
1999 albums
Terry Allen (artist) albums
Sugar Hill Records albums
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