Purple on Time is the fifth album by U.S. Maple. It was released on November 4, 2003 on Drag City.

Purple on Time
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 4, 2003
GenreNo wave
Alternative rock
LabelDrag City (U.S.)
U.S. Maple chronology
Acre Thrills
(2001)
Purple on Time
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic link
Pitchfork Media6.6/10 link

The Album

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According to singer Al Johnson, the album's title is meant to elicit connotations of emotion, as, to him, purple is an emotional color. The "on time" aspect of the title is meant to evoke sexual associations related to climax. [1] Al Johnson describes the records as a "love record," and contends that the band intended to make an album of love songs, but their intention went unnoticed. [2]

Track listing

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  1. "My Lil' Shocker" (U.S. Maple) – 5:07
  2. "Sweet & Center" (U.S. Maple) – 4:40
  3. "Oh Below" (U.S. Maple) – 4:35
  4. "I'm Just a Bag" (U.S. Maple) – 3:16
  5. "Dumb in the Wings" (U.S. Maple) – 4:42
  6. "Whoopee Invader" (U.S. Maple) – 4:38
  7. "Lay Lady Lay" (Dylan) – 5:19
  8. "Tan Loves Blue" (U.S. Maple) – 3:16
  9. "Untitled" (U.S. Maple) – 0:45
  10. "Touch Me Judge" (U.S. Maple) – 3:44

Credits

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  • Al Johnson – Vocals
  • Mark Shippy – Guitar
  • Todd Rittmann – Guitar
  • Adam Vida – Drums

References

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