Small Revelations

Small Revelations
Studio album by Chris Smither
Released	January 14, 1997
Recorded	September 14–28, 1996
Genres	Blues, folk
Length	35:30
Label	HighTone
Producer	Stephen Bruton
Chris Smither chronology
Up on the Lowdown (1995) Small Revelations (1997) Drive You Home Again (1999)

Small Revelations is an album by the American singer/songwriter Chris Smither, released in 1997. Emmylou Harris recorded “Slow Surprise” for the Horse Whisperer soundtrack CD.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Robert Christgau

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

Track listing

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All songs by Chris Smither unless otherwise noted.

1. "Thanks to You" (Jesse Winchester) – 2:43
2. "Slow Surprise" – 2:46
3. "Hold On" – 4:02
4. "Caveman" – 4:36
5. "Help Me Now" – 3:23
6. "Small Revelations" – 4:00
7. "Winsome Smile" – 3:44
8. "Dust My Broom"– 3:09
9. "Sportin' Life" (R. Johnson) – 3:07
10. "Hook, Line and Sinker" – 4:00

Personnel

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• Chris Smither – vocals, guitar

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