Monkey on a Chain Gang

by House of Freaks

Monkey on a Chain Gang cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 25 January 1988
  • Label: Rhino
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:39
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Dan Matovina, Johnny Hott, Bryan Harvey, Randy Burns

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut from the Richmond, Virginia duo relies solely on guitar, percussion, and impassioned vocals to create a remarkably full, driving alternative rock sound. The stripped-down arrangements meld the melodicism of jangle pop with the gritty storytelling of folk and blues rock. The record garnered significant college radio airplay and critical praise for its dynamic, raw energy.

Genres

Descriptors: bluesy, acoustic, storytelling, confessional, riff-heavy

Tracklist

  1. Crack In The Sidewalk (3:20)
  2. 40 Years (3:20)
  3. Cactusland (3:27)
  4. Lonesome Graveyard (2:30)
  5. Black Cat Bone (2:52)
  6. Bottom Of The Ocean (2:52)
  7. Monkey's Paw (1:28)
  8. Yellow Dog (3:10)
  9. Long Black Train (3:20)
  10. My Backyard (3:07)
  11. Give Me A Sign (2:35)
  12. Dark And Light In New Mexico (3:30)
  13. You Can Never Go Home (4:08)

Credits

  • Johnny Hott - drums, percussion, written-by
  • William Burke - graphics [album title]
  • Bryan Harvey - guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Bob Cahill - project manager [assistant]
  • Gary Peterson - project manager [assistant]
  • James Austin - project manager [assistant]

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