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| Drenched | ||||
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Length | 42:09 | |||
| Label | Morgan Creek Records | |||
| Producer | John Porter | |||
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| Chicago Tribune | [2] |
Drenched is the third full-length album by Miracle Legion, and the only one released on the Morgan Creek Records label, in 1992.
The album was released on both CD and cassette.
All songs written by Mark Mulcahy and Ray Neal, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sooner" | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Sea Hag" | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Snacks and Candy" (Mulcahy/Neal/McCaffrey/Boutier) | 4:01 |
| 4. | "So Good" | 4:32 |
| 5. | "Everything is Rosy" (Mulcahy/Neal/McCaffrey/Boutier) | 5:45 |
| 6. | "With a Wish" | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Little Blue Light" | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Out to Play" | 3:07 |
| 9. | "Velvetine" | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Waiting Room" | 4:36 |
| 11. | "Maybelline" (Mulcahy/Neal/McCaffrey/Boutier) | 1:51 |
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