Goddamned is the debut studio album by American singer–songwriter Jay Brannan, released in the United States on July 1, 2008, and in the UK on August 25. The album features eleven original songs; a bonus track is included by purchase via iTunes.
Contents
Track listing
"Can't Have It All"
"Half-Boyfriend"
"American Idol"
"A Death Waltz"
"At First Sight"
"Housewife"
"Goddamned"
"Home"
"Bowlegged & Starving"
"On All Fours"
"String-A-Long Song"
"Ever After Happily" (iTunes bonus track)
Critical reception
Jer Fairall of PopMatters gave the album a mixed review, stating "with likeability to spare, Brannan's music nevertheless needs to grow up a bit". Dave Hughes of Slant Magazine gave a negative review, stating "Brannan is a talented and tenacious guy, it's also impossible to recommend Goddamned".
Personnel
Jay Brannan - singing, guitar, piano and organ (for "Bowlegged & Starving")
Oliver Kraus - cello
Jon Flaugher - double bass
Bitch - violin
Michael Moore - drums and percussion
Fil Krohnengold - piano and organ
Will Golden, Mike Terry, Jared Nugent - engineering
Bryan Cook - mixing
Mark Chalecki - mastering
Christie Little - package design