Portrait of a Damaged Family

Portrait of a Damaged Family is the fourth and final full-length album by Miracle Legion, and the only recorded on The Mezzotint Label, released in 1996.

Portrait of a Damaged Family
Studio album by
Released1996[1]
Length54:04
LabelThe Mezzotint Label
ProducerDrew Waters
Miracle Legion chronology
Drenched
(1992)
Portrait of a Damaged Family
(1996)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [2]
PopMatters7/10[1]
Consequence of SoundB+ [3]
Irish Times [4]

Release

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Portrait of a Damaged Family was released under The Mezzotint Label in 1996 on CD only. In 2016, the album was re-released on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. This reissue featured a revised track listing and artwork.

Track listing (original 1996 release)

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All songs written by Mark Mulcahy and Ray Neal, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."You're My Blessing"3:29
2."Screamin'"3:07
3."Homer"3:01
4."Say I Had A Lovely Time"3:50
5."La Muerte Di Gardenier"4:40
6."Accidentally On Purpose"4:06
7."Please"4:15
8."6 Months"4:18
9."Madison Park" (Mulcahy/Neal/McCaffrey/Boutier)3:07
10."I Wish I Was Danny Kaye"3:49
11."K.K.M."2:54
12."30.06 (You Better Watch Out)"3:11
13."Good For Her" (Mulcahy/Neal/McCaffrey/Boutier)3:27
14."Gone To Bed At 21"4:25
15."(Interview)"2:25

Personnel

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  • Mark Mulcahy - vocals
  • Ray Neal - guitar
  • Scott Boutier - drums
  • Dave McCaffrey - bass

References

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  1. ^ a b Gerard, Chris (14 April 2016). "Miracle Legion: Portrait of a Damaged Family". PopMatters. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Portrait of a Damaged Family". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  3. ^ Henry, Dusty (15 April 2016). "Miracle Legion – Portrait of a Damaged Family [Reissue]". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  4. ^ Clayton-Lea, Tony (21 April 2016). "Miracle Legion - Portrait of a Damaged Family review: final album finally sees the light". Irish Times. Retrieved 12 September 2020.