Lik My Trakter
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Released | 1992 | |||
Genre | Folk pop, alternative rock | |||
Producer | John Switzer | |||
The Waltons chronology | ||||
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Singles from Lik My Trakter | ||||
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Lik My Trakter (pronounced "like my tractor") is the first album by the Canadian band the Waltons, released in 1992.[1][2] Initially released independently, it received a national release on Warner Music Canada; it was released by Sire Records in the U.S.[3][4] The band supported the album with a Canadian tour, often playing with Barenaked Ladies.[5] The album was certified gold in Canada.[6]
Production
[edit]Recorded in Toronto, the album was produced by John Switzer.[7][8] Many songs reference the band's Regina, Saskatchewan, upbringing.[9] The band was influenced by the songwriting of Andy Partridge.[10] Kim Deschamps played mandolin and guitar on the album.[11] The album title was based on a child's misspelling.[12]
Critical reception
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Calgary Herald | B[15] |
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The Kitchener-Waterloo Record stated that "the Waltons are best compared to the early '70s country-folk-rockers, with the major updates coming in the form of '90s-style highly ironic lyrics."[21] The Chicago Tribune opined that "the acoustic riffs and relationship lyrics make the record, on the whole, about as exciting as oatmeal."[16] The Fort Worth Star-Telegram concluded that Lik My Trakter is "marred by rhyming-dictionary lyrics and clunky song structures."[17] The Tampa Tribune contended that "Lik My Trakter most closely resembles Christian rock without the religious conviction."[19]
The Toronto Sun deemed the album "one of the finest sets of acoustic pop we've heard since the first Crowded House album."[20] The Buffalo News considered it "filled with the folky, alternative rocking sounds that make the Waltons so refreshing."[14] The Palm Beach Post called it "intelligent, snappy acoustic pop."[22] The Virginian-Pilot determined that the "tight, acoustic, melodic pop seems simple on first listen but more complex with each spin."[23]
AllMusic wrote: " Singer/songwriter Jason Plumb has a fine line in minor-key ballads, but a dozen politely acoustic songs in a row with subtle shadings of lap steel and organ leave the listener itching for something with a little more sonic variety."[13]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Colder Than You" | |
2. | "Sunshine" | |
3. | "The Water Well and the Farmer's Hand" | |
4. | "In the Meantime" | |
5. | "I Could Care Less" | |
6. | "Truth and Beauty" | |
7. | "The Living Room" | |
8. | "Look at Me" | |
9. | "The Naked Rain" | |
10. | "(Don't Let It) Slide" | |
11. | "A Fine Line" | |
12. | "Like My Tractor" |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[24] | Gold | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ Howell, Peter (18 July 1992). "The Waltons, Lik My Trakter". Toronto Star. p. G8.
- ^ "SXSW Schedule". Onward. Austin American-Statesman. 18 Mar 1993. p. 13.
- ^ "The Waltons Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ Haymes, Greg (December 16, 1993). "PURE POP FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH". Times Union. p. P4.
- ^ "Waltons pushing debut album in U.S.". Ottawa Citizen. 24 Sep 1993. p. C4.
- ^ "Everything old is new again". Words & Music. 1 (2): 4. Feb 1994.
- ^ Ostroff, John (July 15, 1998). "Waking Up John-Boy". Entertainment. Ottawa Sun. p. 29.
- ^ Parisien, Roch (4 June 1992). "The Queen Street music scene is going back...". Calgary Herald. p. G2.
- ^ Harrison, Tom (10 Dec 1992). "These guys aren't your average hicks". The Province. p. C6.
- ^ Howell, David (18 June 1993). "Five weeks on the road made a name for the Waltons". Edmonton Journal. p. C5.
- ^ "Lik My Trakter by The Waltons". Billboard. 106 (10): 58. Mar 5, 1994.
- ^ Wolfe, Penny (January 23, 1994). "'Lik My Trakter' The Waltons". Staten Island Advance. p. E2.
- ^ a b "The Waltons - Lik My Trakter Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ a b Violanti, Anthony (January 14, 1994). "Pop". The Buffalo News. p. G29.
- ^ Phillips, Shari (7 Feb 1993). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. C3.
- ^ a b You, Brenda (10 Mar 1994). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 8.
- ^ a b Philpot, Robert (January 28, 1994). "The Waltons, Lik My Trakter". A&E. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 3.
- ^ O'Hare, Kevin (January 30, 1994). "The Waltons, 'Lik My Trakter'". The Republican. p. G1.
- ^ a b O'Neill, Mike (February 4, 1994). "THE WALTONS, Lik My Trakter". Friday Extra!. The Tampa Tribune. p. 21.
- ^ a b Sakamoto, John (June 21, 1992). "A 'Stunning' Indie Album". Toronto Sun. p. S18.
- ^ Randall, Neil (4 Mar 1993). "Lik My Trakter The Waltons". The Kitchener-Waterloo Record. p. D7.
- ^ Benarde, Scott (January 23, 1994). "AMERICANS MORE OPEN TO MUSIC FROM OTHER LANDS". The Palm Beach Post. p. 2J.
- ^ Feber, Eric (January 28, 1994). "THE WALTONS Lik My Trakter". Preview. The Virginian-Pilot. p. 8.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – The Waltons – Lik My Trakter". Music Canada. Retrieved February 19, 2024.