King Swamp (album) explained

King Swamp is the debut album by the British rock band King Swamp, released in 1989.^[1] The track "Year Zero" was used during the pre-credit car chase sequence of the two-hour finale episode of Miami Vice, titled "Freefall" (first aired on 21 May 1989).

Critical reception

The Toronto Star wrote that the album is "a revisionist kick, less interesting than either of the principals' previous efforts, but buoyed by the urgent growl of Walter Wray".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Is This Love?" – 4:00
2. "Blown Away" – 4:11
3. "Man Behind the Gun" – 4:27
4. "Original Man" – 3:24
5. "Widders Dump" – 4:53
6. "Year Zero" – 3:54
7. "Mirror" – 4:57
8. "Motherlode" – 4:26
9. "Louisiana Bride" – 4:34
10. "The Sacrament" – 5:15
11. "Glow" – 5:42 (Bonus Track on UK CD)

Personnel

King Swamp

• Walter Wray - lead vocals
• Steve Halliwell - additional vocals, keyboards
• Dominic Miller - guitar, dobro
• Dave Allen - bass guitar
• Martyn Barker - drums

Technical

• Bob Clearmountain - mixing

Notes and References

1. Albums: King Swamp . Melody Maker . 25 Feb 1989 . 65 . 8 . 29.
2. News: Potter . Mitch . King Swamp King Swamp . Toronto Star . 12 May 1989 . D11.
3. Book: Whitburn . Joel . The Billboard Albums: Includes Every Album That Made the Billboard 200 Chart: 50 Year History of the Rock Era . 2006 . Record Research Incorporated . 561.