2018 – “First time on high quality 180g Vinyl LP since 1973” - Sweet Revenge is another side of John Prine, a departure from the nearly unrelenting somberness of his earlier work, and an engaging picture of the social being beneath the social conscience. It’s a more human work, more mature, and a step forward artistically and toward a wider audience. Its folk humor (PLEASE DON’T BURY ME) rivals any anonymous classic, while it is at the same time too distinctive to have been written by anyone but Prine. A pluggedin band provides a big-beat feel throughout, as well as the backbone for a few downright rockers, including the title song and MEXICAN HOME.
12 Songs
- Side One:
- 1. SWEET REVENGE
- 2. PLEASE DON'T BURY ME
- 3. CHRISTMAS IN PRISON
- 4. DEAR ABBY
- 5. BLUE UMBRELLA
- 6. OFTEN IS A WORD I SELDOM USE
- Side Two:
- 1. ONOMATOPEIA
- 2. GRANDPA WAS A CARPENTER
- 3. THE ACCIDENT (THINGS COULD BE WORSE)
- 4. MEXICAN HOME
- 5. A GOOD TIME
- 6. NINE POUND HAMMER
