Purple on Time

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 U.S. Maple
Released	November 4, 2003
Genre	No wave Alternative rock
Label	Drag City (U.S.)
U.S. Maple chronology
Acre Thrills (2001) Purple on Time (2003)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Pitchfork Media	6.6/10 link

The Album

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. 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.

Track listing

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

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

References

• Day, Holly. A Cosmic Quikie with...U.S. Maple "www.cosmik.com". 2004. Accessed May 18, 2007.