Acid Country

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Acid Country
Acid Country.jpg
Studio album by
Released13 September 2010
Genre Alternative, Rock
Length49:26
Label Proper Records
Producer Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton chronology
The Cross Eyed Rambler
(2007)
Acid Country
(2010)
Paul Heaton Presents the 8th
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
PopMatters 6/10 [1]

Acid Country is the third solo album by British artist Paul Heaton, following his debut album (under the guise of Biscuit Boy aka Crackerman) Fat Chance and second solo album as himself, The Cross Eyed Rambler . [2]

Contents

The album was officially released for download and purchase in the shops on 13 September 2010 and charted at number 51. Heaton had done a UK "pub tour", cycling around various pubs all across the UK performing to promote his new album. Heaton has also had numerous recent radio and television appearances to promote the release of Acid Country. [3]

Track listing

All tracks by Paul Heaton and Jonny Lexus, except where noted

  1. "The Old Radio" – 4:05
  2. "Even A Palm Tree" – 3:55
  3. "It's A Young Man's Game" – 6:58
  4. "Welcome To The South" – 3:08
  5. "Life Of A Cat" – 4:23
  6. "House Party" – 5:57 (Heaton)
  7. "This House" – 4:03
  8. "The Ladder's Bottom Rung" – 3:57
  9. "Acid Country" – 7:59
  10. "A Cold One In The Fridge" – 5:01 (Heaton)
  11. "The World Over" – 5:12 (download only)

Personnel

References

  1. James, Matt (12 September 2010). "Paul Heaton: Acid Country". PopMatters. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  2. Crossan, Rob. "Review of Paul Heaton - Acid Country". BBC - Music. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  3. "Paul Heaton: This is an 'acid country'". BBC News. Retrieved 11 May 2025.