Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor - Miracle Faith Telethon (CD)

Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor - The Miracle Faith Telethon (35th Anniversary Collector's Edition) is one of the strangest, most entertaining, and unexpectedly profound projects to ever come out of the creative mind of Terry Scott Taylor (Daniel Amos, Swirling Eddies). Originally released in 1990 on Alarma Records, this chaotic blend of satire, art-pop, and spiritual subversion returns in a definitive 35th Anniversary Edition, officially licensed and lavishly reissued by Retroactive Records.Presented as a fake televangelist fundraiser-"The Prickly Heat Telethon of Love"-the album is hosted by the hilariously over-the-top Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor, a character who exposes the absurdities of religious showmanship with biting precision. Interwoven between bizarre "telethon" bits are outtakes, rarities, and remixes that stand on their own as essential Daniel Amos and Swirling Eddies moments. From the previously unreleased "I'm on Your Team" and the cowboy classic "Riders in the Sky," to the beach-party version of "Hide the Beer, the Pastor's Here" and the metal parody "Sprinkler Head," the album veers from gut-busting comedy to shockingly beautiful art-song experiments.This Deluxe Collector's Edition has been remastered by Rob Colwell and comes housed in a jewel case wrapped in a full-color cardboard sleeve. Limited to just 300 units on CD, it features an expanded 16-page booklet with full lyrics and track-by-track commentary revealing the stories behind the madness. Bonus items include an exclusive Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor collector card and a cheeky "Hide the Beer, the Pastor's Here" sticker-perfect for fans with a sense of humor and a love for subversive pop theology.Contributions from members of Daniel Amos, The Choir, Adam Again, The Lifters, Common Bond, plus Sharon McCall, Mike Knott, and Tom Howard make this not just a comedy album, but a who's-who of the alt-Christian underground. The late Brian Quincy Newcomb provides a thoughtful write-up that captures the brilliance and irreverence of this wild release.Part sketch comedy, part spiritual exposé, and part musical treasure chest, The Miracle Faith Telethon is a rare beast-equal parts hilarious and haunting, goofy and gorgeous. For longtime fans and adventurous newcomers alike, this is more than a collector's piece-it's a satirical masterpiece wrapped in beautiful madness. Once you hear it, how can you not quote the good Reverend when he says, "Let's check the fruit o meter. Souls saved 11, souls irrevocably hardened to the gospel 153 million? People we've got negative fruit!" Oh, and every CD comes with an exclusive "Hide the Beer, the Pastor's Here" Sticker! For fans of Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies, and Terry Taylor!

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. The Pool (1990 Version)
2. Riders in the Sky
3. I'm on Your Team
4. The Miracle Faith Prickly Heat Telethon of Love
5. Hide the Beer, the Pastor's Here (Party Version)
6. Young Peoples Ethnic Ministry
7. Don't Hate Yourself
8. Pulpit Masters (Extended Undanceable Remix)
9. Fruit O' Ministry
10. Sprinkler Head
11. That Large Family We Always Wanted
12. Untitled (Lost Eddies Instrumental)
13. All Things to All Men
14. Big Guns 1990
15. Little Dumbo
16. What a World, What a World ('Mellow' Version)
17. Beyond the Wall of Sleep
18. Changeless
19. A Briefing for the Ascent
20. Only One
21. The Unattainable Earth (Remix)
22. Catch That Angel (Remix)
23. Sudden Heaven (Remix)
24. Soon!
25. The Earth Household
26. Return of the Beat Menace
27. Let's Spin!
28. ^1.29