Struck by Lightning

by Graham Parker

Struck by Lightning cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1991
  • Label: RCA
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:12:30
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Utilizing a notably stripped-down, acoustic-driven backing band, the seasoned British pub rock veteran delivers a relaxed, highly literate collection of rootsy pop rock. The record focuses on Parker's sharp lyrical wit and jangle pop sensibilities, standing as a mature mid-career highlight.

Genres

Descriptors: storytelling, male-vocalist, guitar-driven, folk, melodic, male-vocals

Tracklist

  1. She Wants So Many Things (6:08)
  2. They Murdered The Clown (3:56)
  3. Strong Winds (3:54)
  4. The Kid With The Butterfly Net (3:54)
  5. And It Shook Me (3:43)
  6. Wrapping Paper (3:39)
  7. That's Where She Ends Up (3:09)
  8. A Brand New Book (3:28)
  9. Weeping Statues (3:22)
  10. Guardian Angel (3:25)
  11. Children And Dogs (3:51)
  12. Over The Border (To America) (3:10)
  13. When I Was King (4:19)
  14. Ten Girls Ago (3:29)
  15. The Sun Is Gonna Shine Again (3:55)
  16. I鈥檓 Into Something Good (1:52)
  17. Museum Piece (2:42)
  18. Museum Of Stupidity (2:54)
  19. The Kid With The Butterfly Net - Alternate Take (3:53)
  20. Wrapping Paper - Alternate Take (3:39)

Credits

  • Andrew Bodnar - arranged by, bass
  • Pete Thomas - arranged by, drums, percussion
  • Tim Young - lacquer cut by
  • Garth Hudson - accordion, organ [hammond], organ [hammond], synthesizer
  • John Sebastian - autoharp, backing vocals
  • Larry Hoppen - organ [hammond], synthesizer, organ [hammond], backing vocals
  • Jay Ungar - violin
  • Baird Hersey - backing vocals

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