Slow Dark Train
| Slow Dark Train | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Label | Capricorn[1] | |||
| Producer | Bill Mallonee, Danny Horrid, Dan Russell | |||
| Vigilantes of Love chronology | ||||
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Slow Dark Train is an album by the American band Vigilantes of Love, released in 1997.[2][3] Some Christian stores refused to carry the album due to the inclusion of "Love Cocoon", a song about marital sex.[4][5] The band supported the album with a North American tour.[6]
Production[edit]
The album was produced by Bill Mallonee, Danny Horrid, and Dan Russell.[7] "Love Cocoon" first appeared on the band's debut album, Jugular.[8]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | C+[10] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [11] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [12] |
| Windsor Star | A[13] |
The Dallas Observer wrote that "Vigilantes of Love is a unique blend of (American) rock 'n' roll and thoughtful spirituality that doesn't let its higher ambition get in the way of rocking the house."[14] The Atlanta Journal-Constitution thought that the band's "ongoing romance with roots-rock turns into blind adoration here, as head Vigilante Bill Mallonee checks his usually intricate lyrics and pop sensibilities for the offhand, roadhouse vibe of Son Volt or Wilco."[10]
The Windsor Star stated that the album "delivers messages of hope, commitment, and inner strength through Mallonee's subtle Christian beliefs."[13] The Dayton Daily News called it a "wrenching, poignant, anguished and a terrific piece of work."[15]
AllMusic deemed the album "all highlights."[9]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Locust Years" | |
| 2. | "Tokyo Rose" | |
| 3. | "Black Crow" | |
| 4. | "Only a Scratch" | |
| 5. | "Taking On Water" | |
| 6. | "Points of My Departure" | |
| 7. | "All the Mercy We Have Found" | |
| 8. | "Version of the Truth" | |
| 9. | "Sitting" | |
| 10. | "Willingly" | |
| 11. | "Facsimile" | |
| 12. | "Love Cocoon" | |
| 13. | "Hang on Every Word" | |
| 14. | "Judas Skin" |
References[edit]
- ^ Alfonso, Barry (April 25, 2002). The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music. Billboard Books. ISBN 9780823077182.
- ^ "Vigilantes of Love Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ Thompson, John Joseph (April 25, 2000). Raised by Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & Roll. ECW Press. ISBN 9781550224214.
- ^ Howard, Jay R.; Streck, John M. (July 11, 2014). Apostles of Rock: The Splintered World of Contemporary Christian Music. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 9780813148052.
- ^ Stephens, Randall J. (March 19, 2018). The Devil's Music: How Christians Inspired, Condemned, and Embraced Rock 'n' Roll. Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674919723.
- ^ Thompson, Stephen (August 28, 1997). "Bands Will Be Laboring This Weekend". Rhythm. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 11.
- ^ Slow Dark Train (Media notes). Vigilantes of Love. 1997.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Miller, Michael (September 11, 1997). "Vigilantes of Love's Remake Too Racy for Some". Journal Star. p. C8.
- ^ a b "Slow Dark Train". AllMusic.
- ^ a b "Vigilantes of Love 'Slow Dark Train'". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. June 5, 1997. p. C4.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8. MUZE. p. 436.
- ^ MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 1200.
- ^ a b "Vigilantes of Love Slow Dark Train". Windsor Star. June 19, 1997. p. C21.
- ^ Weitz, Matt. "Roadshows". Dallas Observer.
- ^ Rollins, Ron (August 15, 1997). "Recordings in Brief". Go!. Dayton Daily News. p. 19.
