Wig!

History

Case had suffered heart problems and had major heart surgery in 2009. After his recovery, the album was made quickly and spontaneously. It is described as "the sweet spot where garage rock, punk, and the visceral wail of blues converge", diverging from Case's previous alternative folk and country blues.

Critical reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Paul Carino wrote of the album "the off-the-cuff vibe creates a thrilling authenticity, hitting the sweet spot where garage rock, punk, and the visceral wail of blues converge."

Track listing

All songs written by Peter Case unless otherwise noted.

1. "Banks of the River" (Peter Case, Ron Franklin) – 5:08
2. "Dig What You're Putting Down" – 4:47
3. "House Rent Jump" – 3:18
4. "New Old Blue Car" – 3:36
5. "Look Out!" (Case, Franklin) – 3:30
6. "Thirty Days in the Workhouse" (Huddie Ledbetter) – 2:48
7. "Ain't Got No Dough" (Case, Franklin) – 3:50
8. "My Kind of Trouble" – 4:25
9. "Somebody Told the Truth" – 4:25
10. "The Words in Red" – 3:31
11. "Colors of Night" – 3:25
12. "House Rent Party" – 3:31

Personnel

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