In the Middle of the Land
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| "In the Middle of the Land" | ||||
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| Single by Hoodoo Gurus | ||||
| from the album Blow Your Cool! | ||||
| A-side | "In the Middle of the Land" | |||
| B-side | "Hayride to Hell, part 2 (The Showdown)" | |||
| Released | December, 1987 | |||
| Format | 7" vinyl | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Big Time | |||
| Writer(s) | Dave Faulkner | |||
| Producer(s) | Charles Fisher | |||
| Hoodoo Gurus singles chronology | ||||
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"In the Middle of the Land" was a single by iconic[1][2] Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus. It was released on Big Time Records in 1987; and was written by Dave Faulkner.[3] "Hayride to Hell, part 2 (The Showdown)", the B-side, was also written by Faulkner.[3]
"... was written about one of my pet subjects: evangelical preachers and their hypocrisy. As a later song of mine says, 'Follow any creed / If my freedom's guaranteed / I don't mind.'" - Dave Faulkner.[4]
Dream Syndicate members Steve Wynn & Mark Walton provided background vocals for this single.[5]
Contents
Track listing
7" version
- "In the Middle of the Land" (Dave Faulkner) — 4:06
- "Hayride to Hell, part 2 (The Showdown)" (Faulkner) — 3:29
Personnel
Credited to:[5]
- Clyde Bramley — bass, backing vocals
- Dave Faulkner — lead vocals, guitar
- Mark Kingsmill — drums, cymbals
- Brad Shepherd — guitar, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Dream Syndicate members Steve Wynn & Mark Walton provided background vocals.[5]
Other credits
- Producer — Charles Fisher
- Engineer — John Bee
- Mastering — Don Bartley
References
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