And the Horse They Rode In On

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1990 studio album by Soul Asylum

And the Horse They Rode In On

Studio album by

Soul Asylum

Released| 1990
Recorded| 1990
Genre| Alternative rock
Length| 42:14
Label| A&M
Producer| Steve Jordan
Soul Asylum chronology
| Clam Dip & Other Delights
(1989)  | And the Horse They Rode In On
(1990)  | Grave Dancers Union
(1992)

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And the Horse They Rode In On is the fifth full-length album by the American rock band Soul Asylum, released on A&M Records in 1990.[1][2] The vinyl, cassette, and CD versions of the album have different, but related, cover art. The band supported the album with a North American tour.[3] The first single was "Spinnin'".[4]

## Production

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The album was produced by Steve Jordan.[5] The majority of it was recorded live on an A&M sound stage in Los Angeles, and finished in Cannon Falls.[6][7] The band decided to record what they felt like, rather than worry about a consistent style.[8] Soul Asylum spent so much time recording that they collected several outtakes.[9] "We 3" is about an eternal triangle.[10] "Nice Guys (Don't Get Paid)" is about drug dealing.[11]

## Critical reception

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [12]
Robert Christgau| [13]
Entertainment Weekly| A−[14]
Orlando Sentinel| [10]
Q| [citation needed]
Rolling Stone| [15]
Spin Alternative Record Guide| 6/10[16]
Vancouver Sun| [17]
Windsor Star| B+[18]

The Windsor Star wrote that "'Gullible's Travels' is one of the best half-dozen rock tracks of the year."[18] The Vancouver Sun determined that Soul Asylum "have channelled their hardcore angst and drunkards-on-skateboards mentality into some of the freshest and most melodic songwriting around."[17]

The Dallas Morning News stated that the band "maintains its tradition of combining tightly flexed funk rhythms, sharp melodies, raggedly tuneful guitars and rough, passionate vocals."[19] The Richmond Times-Dispatch noted that "All the King's Friends" "impressively welds a '60s-sounding rock melody to an almost speed-metal structure."[20]

## Track listing

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All songs written by Dave Pirner unless otherwise noted.

1. "Spinnin'" – 2:37
2. "Bitter Pill" – 2:49
3. "Veil of Tears" – 4:06
4. "Nice Guys (Don't Get Paid)" – 4:45
5. "Something out of Nothing" – 3:15
6. "Gullible's Travels" – 4:18 (Murphy)
7. "Brand New Shine" – 3:15
8. "Easy Street" – 3:34 (Pirner, Murphy)
9. "Grounded" – 3:17
10. "Be on Your Way" – 3:01
11. "We 3" – 4:08
12. "All the King's Friends" – 3:09

## Singles

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1. "Brand New Shine"
2. "Easy Street"
3. "Veil of Tears"
4. "Nice Guys (Don't Get Paid)"

## Notes

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1. ^ Smith, Andrew (Sep 1, 1990). "Soul Asylum". Melody Maker. 66 (35): 37.
2. ^ Goldstein, Patrick (26 Aug 1990). "Pop Eye". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 79.
3. ^ Strickler, Jeff (11 Dec 1990). "The Asylum is Open". Star Tribune. p. 3E.
4. ^ Neufeld, Matt (November 1, 1990). "Music from Asylum captures folksy set". The Washington Times. p. M28.
5. ^ Mendoza, Manuel (19 Oct 1990). "Hey, these Asylum guys can play!". The Milwaukee Journal. p. D9.
6. ^ Snider, Eric (10 Oct 1990). "Alternative Top 10". St. Petersburg Times. p. D1.
7. ^ Kot, Greg (25 Oct 1990). "Volume dealers Soul Asylum turns up sound and effort for a new release". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 3.
8. ^ Peterson, Karla (November 9, 1990). "After a bad start, Soul Asylum is tuned in". The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. D5.
9. ^ DeVault, Russ (November 2, 1990). "Soul Asylum a bucking bronco on 'Horse They Rode In On'". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. G4.'&rft.pages=G4&rft.date=1990-11-02&rft.aulast=DeVault&rft.aufirst=Russ&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:And+the+Horse+They+Rode+In+On" class="Z3988">
10. ^ a b Gettelman, Parry (26 Oct 1990). "Soul Asylum". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. p. 27.
11. ^ Jaeger, Barbara (November 1, 1990). "Soul Asylum, 'And the Horse They Rode In On'". The Record. Hackensack. p. F13.
12. ^ AllMusic review
13. ^ Robert Christgau review
14. ^ "Soul Asylum and the Horse They Road in On". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2022-08-12.
15. ^ "Rolling Stone review". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2007-08-17.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
16. ^ Aaron, Charles (1995). "Soul Asylum". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 368–369. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
17. ^ a b Potter, Greg (27 Sep 1990). "Rock/Pop". Vancouver Sun. p. F20.
18. ^ a b Shaw, Ted (15 Sep 1990). "Record Review". Windsor Star. p. C2.
19. ^ "Albums". The Dallas Morning News. July 28, 1990. p. 5C.
20. ^ Pahnelas, Bill (September 28, 1990). "Soul Asylum". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. E5.

* v
* t
* e

Soul Asylum

* Dave Pirner
* Michael Bland
* Winston Roye
* Ryan Smith

* Dan Murphy
* Karl Mueller
* Pat Morley
* Grant Young
* Sterling Campbell
* Joey Huffman
* Ian Mussington
* Tommy Stinson
* George Scot McKelvey
* Pete Donnelly
* Justin Sharbono

Studio albums|

* Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck (1984)
* Made to Be Broken (1986)
* While You Were Out (1986)
* Hang Time (1988)
* And the Horse They Rode In On (1990)
* Grave Dancers Union (1992)
* Let Your Dim Light Shine (1995)
* Candy from a Stranger (1998)
* The Silver Lining (2006)
* Delayed Reaction (2012)
* Change of Fortune (2016)
* Hurry Up and Wait (2020)

Other albums|

* Time's Incinerator (1986)
* Clam Dip & Other Delights (1989)
* Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum (2000)
* After the Flood: Live from the Grand Forks Prom, June 28, 1997 (2004)
* Closer to the Stars: Best of the Twin/Tone Years (2006)
* Welcome to the Minority – The A&M Years 1988–1991 (2007)
* Playlist: The Very Best of Soul Asylum (2011)

Singles|

* "Somebody to Shove"
* "Black Gold"
* "Runaway Train"
* "Sexual Healing"
* "Misery"
* "Just Like Anyone"

Related articles|

* Discography
* Golden Smog
* Faces & Names (2002)

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