chickasaw mudd puppies - self-titled

label: polygram records
released: 1991

word on the street is that you're planning to take a trip down the appalachian trail.
is that true?
you've seen the movie DELIVERANCE,yeah?
you've at least heard the stories,yeah?
i'm just curious.
i'm not mentioning that to try and put a scare into you.
not me.
not this guy.
i'm just putting together a list of things that people have in common with other people.
that's all.
or is it?
hmmmmmmmmmmm.
not to worry though.
SGM may or may not have cabins set up all over the appalachian mountains.
i'm not really allowed to discuss any of that.
i had to sign papers and whatnot.
they've showed me pictures of people that i know.
or at least i lead them to believe that i know them.
you gotta play the game,man.
sometimes you just have to get into bed with all kinds of unsavory creatures.
just ask your....
you know what?
this isn't a time for jokes.
moving along.
if you're out wandering around the mountains and you get scared for whatever reason just approach the first cabin (or cabin-like building) you come across (even if it looks abandoned) and there'll be a bed for you to sleep in and folks for you to talk to.
all you have to do is drink whatever they offer you and don't ask any questions.
a helpful hint: if you're the first one to come to just quietly gather up your backpack and get out the door as quickly as possible.
actually just go on ahead and stash your backpack somewhere nearby in some bushes or something.
there's a difference between "waking up" and "coming to".
you'll see.
just mention us to anyone you come across.
even if they don't seem very friendly.
and everything should be fine.
like i said: i'm not trying to scare you.

so.
you're going to need some tunes to accompany you on your outing.
and i recommend that this be some of those tunes.
it'll fit in with where you're going.
it's very americana.
you may even find yourself air banding along playing an invisible washboard.
maybe you should play it a little too overly enthusiastically to the point where folks might find themselves thinking "they just ain't right." and leave you alone.
it could very well save your life out there.
save it from what?
absolutely nothing.
this is completely safe.
yeah.
the band were/are pals with michael stipe.
you know.
the r.e.m. guy.
he helped produce this.
even provides some vocals on a song.
that's something,right?
yeah it is.
and they even cover some creedence clearwater revival.
the song "lodi".
even the dude abides with some creedence.
don't be on the wrong side of the line with that.

i've put together a care package for your journey....
coffee.
beef jerky.
trail mix.
an old issue of PLAYBOY.
it's the issue with sherilyn fenn in it.
just in case you get lonely.
and some chloroform.
just in case you get lonely.

have fun and i'll see you on UNSOLVED MYSTERIES.
what?
no.
i said UNGLOVED HISTORIES.
it's a new show.
i'll tape it for you while you're gone.

1 - words & knives
2 - cold blue
3 - lodi (creedence clearwater revival cover)*
4 - nothin'*
*=3.4.91 - marquee club - london,england

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