Burnt Lips
Encyclopedia
Burnt Lips is an album by American
guitarist Leo Kottke
, released in 1978. It peaked at #143 on the Billboard
Pop Albums charts.
's film Days of Heaven
. Only one is heard in the movie; an abbreviation of "The Train and the Gate". The album was recorded by Kottke in his home using Sound 80
Studio's mobile recording unit.
Although Kottke did not release an album in 1977, he produced and played on The Wylie Butler by Cal Hand (Takoma TAK C-1056), a Minneapolis pedal steel and dobro player who had played on numerous Capitol
releases for Leo.
Production notes:
United States
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guitarist Leo Kottke
Leo Kottke
Leo Kottke is an acoustic guitarist. He is widely known for his innovative fingerpicking style, which draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies...
, released in 1978. It peaked at #143 on the Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
Pop Albums charts.
History
Burnt Lips includes two selections from the soundtrack of Terrence MalickTerrence Malick
Terrence Frederick Malick is a U.S. film director, screenwriter, and producer. In a career spanning almost four decades, Malick has directed five feature films....
's film Days of Heaven
Days of Heaven
Days of Heaven is a 1978 American romantic drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick and starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard and Linda Manz. Set in the early 20th century, it tells the story of two poor lovers, Bill and Abby, as they travel to the Texas Panhandle to harvest...
. Only one is heard in the movie; an abbreviation of "The Train and the Gate". The album was recorded by Kottke in his home using Sound 80
Sound 80
Sound80 was a recording studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States founded by Tom Jung and Herb Pilhofer in 1969. Largely involved with local artists, the studio is best known for recording portions of Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks in 1974, but also made what is believed to be the first...
Studio's mobile recording unit.
Although Kottke did not release an album in 1977, he produced and played on The Wylie Butler by Cal Hand (Takoma TAK C-1056), a Minneapolis pedal steel and dobro player who had played on numerous Capitol
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
releases for Leo.
Reception
Writing for Allmusic, music critic Mark Allen wrote of the album "The subjects of death and betrayal permeate this understandably dark album... His always problematic singing assumes a prominent role, which might not be the best strategy. He showcases his string wizardry on "A Dull Thud" and several other instrumentals."Side one
- "Endless Sleep" (Nick LoweNick LoweNicholas Drain "Nick" Lowe , is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer.A pivotal figure in UK pub rock, punk rock and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with vocals, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica...
) – 3:37 - "Cool WaterCool Water"Cool Water" is a song written in 1936 by Bob Nolan. It is about a man and his mule, Dan, and a mirage in the desert.-Original version:The best-selling recorded version was done by Vaughn Monroe and The Sons of the Pioneers in 1948. The recording was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number...
" (Bob NolanBob NolanBob Nolan was a Canadian-born American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and composer of numerous Country music and Western music songs, including the standards "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." He is generally regarded as one of the...
) – 2:25 - "Frank Forgets" – 2:09
- "Sonora's Death RowSonora's Death Row"Sonora’s Death Row" is a story song written by California songwriter Kevin "Blackie" Farrell and published by Drifter Music/Bug Music , ©1975. Recorded covers of the song have been performed by Robert Earl Keen, Leo Kottke, Michael Martin Murphey, Tom Russell, Richard Shindell, Dave Alvin and others...
" (Kevin Blackie Farrell) – 4:30 - "The Quiet Man" – 2:05
- "Everybody Lies" – 2:19
- "I Called Back" – 2:38
Side two
- "A Low Thud" – 3:07
- ""Orange Room" – 3:33
- "The Credits: Out-takes from Terry's Movie" – 3:46
- "Voluntary Target – 2:58
- "Burnt Lips" – 2:07
- "Sand Street" – 1:46
- "The Train and the Gate: From Terry's Movie" – 3:18
Personnel
- Leo Kottke - acoustic guitar, vocals
Production notes:
- Produced by Leo Kottke
- Engineered by Jeff Roberts, Tom Mudge and Scott Rivard
- Photo and design by John Van HamersveldJohn Van HamersveldJohn Van Hamersveld is an American graphic artist and illustrator who designed record jackets for pop and psychedelic bands, since the 1960s...