The Crying Tree


The Crying Tree is the second and final studio album by Boston, Massachusetts–based alternative country band Blood Oranges. It was released in 1994 on the East Side Digital label, and was produced by Eric Ambel.

Critical reception

Scott Schinder of Trouser Press wrote that the Blood Oranges "really blossom" on the Crying Tree, adding that "Jimmy Ryan | Ryan contributes fine, rollicking workouts like "Halfway 'Round the World" and "Titanic," but the real revelation here is the dusky-voiced Cheri Knight| Knight, whose four songs include the epic "Crying Tree" and the heart-rending ballad "Shadow of You."" In 2013, Darryl Smyers called the album "...an alt-country gem waiting to be rediscovered."

Track listing

  1. Halfway 'Round The World
  2. Miss It All
  3. Hell's Half Acre
  4. Bridges
  5. Crying Tree
  6. Sally
  7. Shadow Of You
  8. Handle Breaks
  9. This Old Town
  10. On The Run
  11. Titanic
  12. Hinges
  13. Shine