Roots of the Rev (Volume One)
Studio album by
The Reverend Horton Heat
ReleasedMarch 1, 2023[1]
GenreRockabilly, rock and roll
Length31:11
LabelFun-Guy Records
ProducerJim Heath
The Reverend Horton Heat chronology
Whole New Life
(2018)		 Roots of the Rev (Volume One)
(2023)

Roots of the Rev (Volume One) is the thirteenth album by American psychobilly band The Reverend Horton Heat, released on March 1, 2023 independently. It is often noted for being their first non-Christmas cover album, focusing on covering rockabilly and rock and roll songs from the mid 20th century as a tribute.

Production

The album was mixed in monaural and recording with analog music equipment, such as old tapes and tape delay. Four songs were recorded at Dale Watson's Wat-Sun studio in Memphis, while the rest were recorded at Jim Heath's Fun-Guy Studios in Dallas.[1]

Promotion

On February 21, 2023, Heath announced pre-release orders for 150 autographed copies were set for the following day. Eight days following the announcement, the album was officially released as LP, CD, digital download, and streaming.[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriterLength
1."Rockin' Bones" Ronnie Dawson2:13
2."School of Rock and Roll" Gene Summers2:58
3."Ready Teddy" Elvis Presley2:06
4."Three Days" Willie Nelson3:02
5."Right String, Wrong Yo-Yo" Carl Perkins2:30
6."Big River" Johnny Cash2:25
7."Make Me Know You're Mine" Conway Twitty4:49
8."Little Red Wagon" Sonny Fisher2:27
9."Twenty Flight Rock" Eddie Cochran1:41
10."Lights Out" Jerry Byrne2:17
11."Crazy Crazy Lovin'" Johnny Carroll2:23
12."Race With the Devil[2]" Gene Vincent2:13
Total length:31:11

References

  1. 1 2 3 ""Roots of the Rev. (Volume One)"". reverendhortonheat.com. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  2. ↑ "ROOTS OF THE REV. - VOLUME 1". reverendhortonheat.com. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
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