King of California

by Dave Alvin

King of California cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 May 1994
  • Label: Hightone
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 54:54
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The former Blasters guitarist presents a masterful, critically acclaimed collection of acoustic-driven roots rock and Americana. 'King of California' features stripped-down reinterpretations of his own classic songs alongside traditional folk covers, highlighting his gritty vocals and deeply sentimental storytelling.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. King Of California (4:50)
  2. Barn Burning (4:01)
  3. Fourth Of July (4:35)
  4. Goodbye Again (3:58)
  5. East Texas Blues (4:07)
  6. Every Night About This Time (4:24)
  7. Bus Station (4:04)
  8. Mother Earth (3:39)
  9. Blue Wing (3:43)
  10. Little Honey (5:10)
  11. (I Won't Be) Leaving (5:06)
  12. What Am I Worth (3:20)
  13. Border Radio (3:51)

Credits

  • Bobby Lloyd Hicks - snare, harmony vocals, harmony vocals, percussion, percussion [cardboard box]
  • James Intveld - acoustic bass
  • James Cruce - drums, percussion, drums, washboard
  • Jimmie Wood - harmonica
  • Donald Lindley - drums, drums, shaker
  • Bob Glaub - electric bass, electric bass, percussion
  • Skip Edwards - organ, accordion
  • Rosie Flores - written-by, vocals

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