Blame the Messenger is the fifth studio album by experimental singer-songwriter David Thomas, released in January 1987 by Rough Trade and Twin/Tone Records. In 1997, the album was remastered by Paul Hamann and David Thomas for its inclusion in the Monster anthology box set.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from the Monster Walks the Winter Lake liner notes.

Blame the Messenger

The Wooden Birds

Chris Cutler – drums, production

Jim Jones – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals

Tony Maimone – electric bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, backing vocals

Allen Ravenstine – EML synthesizer, piano, backing vocals

David Thomas – lead vocals, accordion

Production and additional personnel

Michael Bishop – mastering

Paul Hamann – engineering

Mik Mellen – cover art

John Thompson – design

Release history

References

External links

David Thomas (musician) albums

1987 albums

Rough Trade Records albums

Twin/Tone Records albums

Blame the Messenger