''Small Revelations'' is an album by the

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singer/songwriter

Chris Smither William Christopher Smither (born November 11, 1944) is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, and modern poets and philosophers. Early life, influences and educat ...

, released in 1997.

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recorded “Slow Surprise” for the ''

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'' soundtrack CD.

Reception

Music critic

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gave the album a three-star honorable mention, commenting: "blues his religion, his therapy, his metier."

Track listing

All songs by Chris Smither unless otherwise noted. # "Thanks to You" ( Jesse Winchester) – 2:43 # "Slow Surprise" – 2:46 # "Hold On" – 4:02 # "Caveman" – 4:36 # "Help Me Now" – 3:23 # "Small Revelations" – 4:00 # "Winsome Smile" – 3:44 # "Dust My Broom"– 3:09 # "Sportin' Life" (R. Johnson) – 3:07 # "Hook, Line and Sinker" – 4:00

Personnel

*Chris Smither – vocals, guitar

References

{{Authority control Chris Smither albums 1997 albums