Blame the Messenger is the fifth studio album by experimental singer-songwriter David Thomas, released in January 1987 by Rough Trade and Twin/Tone Records. In 1997, the album was remastered by Paul Hamann and David Thomas for its inclusion in the Monster anthology box set.

Track listing

Personnel Adapted from the Monster Walks the Winter Lake liner notes.

The Wooden Birds Chris Cutler – drums, production Jim Jones – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals Tony Maimone – electric bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, backing vocals Allen Ravenstine – EML synthesizer, piano, backing vocals David Thomas – lead vocals, accordion

Production and additional personnel Michael Bishop – mastering Paul Hamann – engineering Mik Mellen – cover art John Thompson – design

Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United Kingdom 1987 Rough Trade LP ROUGH 120 United States Twin/Tone TTR 87105

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