Revival (Digipak) (CD)

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• Release Date: June 29, 2004
• Label: Yep Roc Records
• UPC: 634457206021
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106464920
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Initial pressings will include a bonus DVD disc.

Reverend Horton Heat: Jim Heath (vocals, guitar); Jimbo Wallace (bass guitar); Scott Churilla (drums).

Additional personnel: Tim Alexander (piano).

Recording information: Last Beat Studios, Dallas, Texas.

Listening to some of the lyrics on REVIVAL might give long-time fans of Reverend Horton Heat's madcap, sleaze-loving rockabilly pause. The opening track is a narrative of a man looking back on the things he regrets, hoping for redemption. Elsewhere, "Someone in Heaven" is a traditional country ballad, which is either about the loss of a loved one or turning to the Lord. "We Belong Forever" is a sweet, down-tempo love song that drips with sincerity. What's going on here? Well, it might be that the Reverend himself (guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jim Heath) is growing up and mellowing out a bit.

Or it might be that he's just trying to psych listeners out, because REVIVAL is still jammed with yee-ha guitar riffs and giddy-up rhythms. The sound is still straight rock & roll, flavored with country, blues, and a healthy dollop of punk energy (thanks to the insanely amped-up guitars and jackhammer drums). Lyrically, Heath has some of his old bluster, too, particularly on "Callin' in Twisted" (a confessional song about calling in to work drunk), and "Party Mad" (about how Heath plans to party like crazy once his lover leaves). And, as always, Heath's axe blazes all over the joint like no one's business. Fans need not fear--the Reverend is still preaching his oddball gospel.

Album Review

Yep Roc is proud to be releasing "Revival", a new studio album by the Reverend Horton Heat. Recorded at Last Beat Studio in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas just a block from where the trio played their first gig back in 1985, "Revival" is a return to Jim Heath's (aka the Rev) roots - musical and geographical. "I got this new lick called the 'hurricane' and I call back on the hurricane on this album for the sake of keeping things really rockin,'" says Heath. For you guitarheads, he's also introducing a new "top secret lick," so listen up! Lyrically, the album's themes "run from death to silly," says Heath, who lost his mother earlier this year. ("Someone in Heaven" is written for her). "Indigo Friends" deals with a friend's heroin addiction, while "Calling in Twisted" is about calling in sick to work ("It's about using the fake cough when you make the call," says Heath, laughing). Renowned producer/engineer Ed Stasium was at the mixing board for "Revival". Standard Jewel Case.

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