Misfits (Sara Hickman album)

Misfits is an album by the American singer-songwriter Sara Hickman, released in 1997.[3][4] It was produced in part by Paul Fox.[5]

Misfits
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 18, 1997
GenreFolk/pop
Length66:49
LabelShanachie Records[1]
ProducerSara Hickman,
Angelo Badalamenti,
Marvin Etzioni,
Paul Fox
Sara Hickman chronology
Necessary Angels
(1994)
Misfits
(1997)
Two Kinds of Laughter
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Critical reception

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The Washington Post called Hickman's original songs "alternately haunting and charming."[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Cesar Stasney Introduction" – 0:44
  2. "Strong Woman" (Goldenberg, Hickman) – 3:58
  3. "Dump Truck" (Etzioni, Hickman) – 4:16
  4. "Secrets of Love II" (Hickman, McLemore) – 3:19
  5. "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (Loesser) – 2:48
  6. "Everyone's Gone to the Moon" (King) – 3:43
  7. "Nobody Goes to the Moon Anymore" (Bramblett) – 2:55
  8. "Satin Sheet for Alice" (Hickman) – 3:11
  9. "Rosie's Theme" (Hickman) – 1:00
  10. "Let Me Take Your Picture" (Hickman) – 3:23
  11. "Hey! Where You Goin'?" (Hickman) – 4:07
  12. "Grandma's Feather Bed" (Connor) – 0:29
  13. "False Pretenses" (Boyd) – 2:47
  14. "I Want to Go Swimming in Your Eyes" (Hickman) – 2:24
  15. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" (Gilbert, Wrubel) – 3:12
  16. "I Think I Love You" (Romeo) – 4:09
  17. "Take Me With You" (Batteau, Hickman) – 4:11
  18. "Romania" (Hickman) – 5:53
  19. "Like a Collar on a Dog" (Hickman) – 4:52
  20. "Radiation Man" (Hickman) – 5:28

Personnel

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  • Sara Hickman – acoustic guitar, banjo, guitar, vocals, background vocals
  • Sandy Abernethy – background vocals, whistling
  • Josh Alan – electric guitar
  • Paul Averitt – background vocals
  • Kevin Axt – upright bass
  • Scott Babcock – drums
  • Colin Boyd – background vocals
  • Brave Combo – performer
  • Steve Brown – bass guitar
  • Jim Cocke – keyboards
  • Kim Corbet – background vocals
  • Mike Daane – bass guitar
  • Robert Emery – background vocals
  • Paul Fox – background vocals
  • Glenn Fukinaga – bass guitar
  • Jay Gillian – background vocals
  • David Grissom – electric guitar
  • Brian Hartig – drums
  • Richard Hunter – background vocals
  • Jackopierce – background vocals
  • Freddie Jones – background vocals
  • Tony Levin – bass guitar
  • Robin Macy – background vocals
  • Mitch Marine – background vocals
  • Kris McKay – background vocals
  • Davis McLarty – drums
  • Brad McLemore – guitar
  • Sam Paulos – background vocals
  • Drew Phelps – bass guitar
  • Reggie Rueffer – fiddle
  • David Sancious – piano, background vocals
  • Chris Searles – percussion
  • Amy Seltzer – background vocals
  • Terry Slemmons – background vocals
  • Larry Spencer – horn, background vocals
  • Alma Squillante – background vocals
  • Paul Sweeney – mandolin
  • Debbie Talasek – background vocals
  • Craig "Niteman" Taylor – background vocals
  • James "Son" Thomas – background vocals
  • Paul Williams – background vocals

Production

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  • Producers: Sara Hickman, Angelo Badalamenti, Marvin Etzioni, Paul Fox
  • Executive producer: Sara Hickman
  • Engineers: Marty Lester, Kevin Smith, Terry Slemmons, Ed Thacker
  • Arranger: Sara Hickman
  • Drum programming: Sara Hickman
  • Mixing: Marty Lester
  • Mastering: Jerry Tubb

References

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  1. ^ "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. May 10, 1997 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Misfits - Sara Hickman | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Sara Hickman Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Rowland, Hobart. "She's the Boss". Houston Press.
  5. ^ Thompson, Dave (December 23, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-0-87930-607-6 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Sara Hickman's 'Misfits', aptly subtitled 'A Collection of Odds and Ends'..." The Washington Post. Retrieved December 23, 2021.