White Trash Revelry


White Trash Revelry is a studio album by American musician Adeem the Artist. It was released on December 2, 2022, by Four Quarters and Thirty Tigers.

Content

In September 2022, Adeem the Artist released the song and music video "Going to Hell", which they confirmed as the first single from their upcoming album. This was followed by "Middle of a Heart" in October, and "Run This Town" in November.
Prior to these songs' release, Adeem the Artist funded the album through a crowdfunding project which they called "Redneck Fundraiser". Matt Wickstrom of No Depression also noted lyrical themes of Southern upbringing and social justice in tracks such as "Heritage of Arrogance". According to Adeem the Artist, the song "My America" was written as an answer song to Aaron Lewis' "Am I the Only One".

Critical reception

Rick Quinn of Popmatters wrote that "There is an authentic empathy that permeates this album and lends genuine gravity to the songs held within." Quinn also noted themes throughout the lyrics such as condemnation of racism, culture of the Southern United States, religion, and sexuality. John Moore of Glide magazine called the album "a deeply satisfying mix of songs", praising the songwriting on the singles in particular.

Track listing

All tracks written by Adeem the Artist ; "Redneck, Unread Hicks" co-written by Jett Holden and Zach Russell.
  1. "Carolina" - 3:24
  2. "For Judas" - 4:28
  3. "Heritage of Arrogance" - 4:29
  4. "Painkillers & Magic" - 3:35
  5. "Run This Town" - 2:45
  6. "Baptized in Well Spirits" - 3:18
  7. "Middle of a Heart" - 4:01
  8. "Going to Hell" - 2:59
  9. "Redneck, Unread Hicks" - 3:54
  10. "Books & Records" - 4:29
  11. "My America" - 3:18

Personnel

Adapted from liner notes.
;Musicians
;Technical
  • Robbie Artress - mixing, engineering
  • Kyle Crownover - producer
  • John Naclerio - mastering