Three Songs on a Trip to the United States is the fourth album by the American band Red Krayola, released in 1983 by Pure Freude.[1] The album was adopted by Drag City and re-issued on CD in 1997.[2] The album cover photos were provided by previous member Frederick Barthelme.[3]
Critical reception
Alternative Rock singled out the album, writing: "Essentially an EP, the set peaks across its second side and a hefty live slab of stripped-down psychedelics."[6] Rock: The Rough Guide called it "highly recommended."[7]
Track listing
Side one| Title |
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| 1. | "Monster One" | 3:02 |
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| 2. | "California Girl" | 6:18 |
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| 3. | "Caribbean Postcard" | 3:42 |
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Side two| Title |
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| 1. | "Discipline" | 2:33 |
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| 2. | "X" | 2:43 |
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| 3. | "Wives in Orbit" | 3:01 |
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| 4. | "Ergastulum" | 3:11 |
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| 5. | "Portrait of You" | 4:52 |
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Personnel
- Red Krayola
- Additional musicians and production
- Jon Caffery – production, mixing
References
- ^ Kenny, Glenn; Grant, Steven; Robbins, Ira (2007). "Red Crayola". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
- ^ "The Red Krayola: Three Songs on a Trip to the United States". Drag City. 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ "Red Crayola (Red Krayola)".
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
- ^ Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. p. 322.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (July 12, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ Tierney, Gerard. Rock: The Rough Guide (2nd ed.). Rough Guides Ltd. p. 808.
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