Picture of Health explained

Picture of Health
Type:Studio album
Artist:Headstones
Cover:Headstones - Picture of health.jpg
Released:June 1, 1993
Recorded:1992–1993 at Metalworks Studios, Mississauga, ON
Genre:Rock
Length:43:49
Label:MCA
Producer:Mark S. Berry
Next Title:Teeth and Tissue
Next Year:1995

Picture of Health is the debut album by Canadian rock band Headstones. The music video for the "Cemetery" track is featured on the Canadian DVD release of the movie Hard Core Logo, starring Hugh Dillon and was also featured on the Canadian VHS release of Dance Me Outside, also starring Dillon. On October 26, 2018, the Headstones released a remastered reissue of the album to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The band is promoting the reissue of the album with a tour in which they are performing the Picture of Heath album in its entirety.[1]

Critical reception

The Ottawa Citizen wrote: "Despite their bleakness, the songs are surprisingly catchy, a cool blend of guitar-driven blues, rock and pop played with a heavy-handed punk attitude."[2]

Certifications

On May 7, 1999, Picture of Health was certified platinum by Music Canada.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: News | Headstones. December 16, 2018.
  2. News: Saxberg . Lynn . Headstones' bleak tunes fitting for name . The Ottawa Citizen . Aug 14, 1993 . E3.
  3. Web site: Gold/Platinum. Music Canada. 1 June 2017.