Burnt Lips


Burnt Lips is an album by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in 1978. It peaked at No. 143 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.

History

Burnt Lips includes two selections from the soundtrack of Terrence Malick's film Days of Heaven. Only one is heard in the movie; an abbreviation of "The Train and the Gate." The album was recorded by Kottke in his home using Sound 80 Studio's mobile recording unit.
Although Kottke did not release an album in 1977, he produced and played on The Wylie Butler by Cal Hand, a Minneapolis pedal steel and dobro player who had played on numerous Capitol releases for Leo.

Reception

AllMusic critic Mark Allen wrote: "The subjects of death and betrayal permeate this understandably dark album... His always problematic singing assumes a prominent role, which might not be the best strategy. He showcases his string wizardry on 'A Dull Thud' and several other instrumentals."

Track listing

All songs by Leo Kottke except as noted.
Side one
  1. "Endless Sleep" – 3:37
  2. "Cool Water" – 2:25
  3. "Frank Forgets" – 2:09
  4. "Sonora's Death Row" – 4:30
  5. "The Quiet Man" – 2:05
  6. "Everybody Lies" – 2:19
  7. "I Called Back" – 2:38
Side two
  1. "A Low Thud" – 3:07
  2. ""Orange Room" – 3:33
  3. "The Credits: Out-takes from Terry's Movie" – 3:46
  4. "Voluntary Target – 2:58
  5. "Burnt Lips" – 2:07
  6. "Sand Street" – 1:46
  7. "The Train and the Gate: From Terry's Movie" – 3:18

Personnel

  • Leo Kottke—acoustic guitar, vocals
Production notes: