The Last Drag Explained

The Last Drag is the third studio album by the Samples.^[1] It was released in 1993.^[2]

Critical reception

The Washington Post wrote that "the arrangements often possess a haunting guitar-woven beauty or nervous rhythmic energy that plays tricks with time, making the hour-long disc appear half as long."^[3] MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide, however, panned the album, listing it as one to avoid.^[4]

Track listing

All songs written by Sean Kelly, except where noted.

1. "Little Silver Ring"
2. "Everytime"
3. "Still Water"
4. "Eatonville" (Andy Sheldon)
5. "Streets in the Rain"
6. "When the Day Is Done"
7. "Taxi" (Kelly, Al Laughlin)
8. "Carry On"
9. "Conquistador" (Sheldon)
10. "Misery" (Jeep MacNichol)
11. "The Last Drag"
12. "Darkside"
13. "Nitrous Fall" (Sheldon)
14. "Prophet of Doom" (Sheldon)
15. "Playground" (Laughlin)
16. "Smile for the Camera"

Personnel

• Sean Kelly (Lead Singer, Acoustic/Electric Guitars)
• Andy Sheldon (Bass, Vocals)
• Al Laughlin (Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Vocals)
• Jeep MacNichol (Drums/Percussion, Programming, Vocals)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Samples . Trouser Press . 21 July 2020.
2. News: Alesia . Tom . SAMPLES SIMMERING EVEN ON MINOR LABEL . Wisconsin State Journal . November 26, 1993 . Rhythm . 2.
3. Web site: TIME FLIES WHEN SAMPLES LAMENT IT. Mike. Joyce. October 1, 1993. www.washingtonpost.com.
4. Book: Graff . Gary . MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide . 1996 . Visible Ink Press.