Paradise is the fifth studio album, and the sixth album overall, by the American
country music band
Pirates of the Mississippi. It was released in 1995 as their only album for the
Giant label, and it did not produce any chart singles. Shortly after this album's release, Pirates of the Mississippi disbanded, and remained inactive until guitarist Rich Alves and vocalist Bill McCorvey reunited in the early 2000s as a duo.
David Malloy produced the entire album, with assistance from
James Stroud on all tracks except "Paradise", "I Think Locally", and "Feed Jake".[1]
Content
The title track was later recorded by
John Anderson on his 1996 album which was also titled Paradise, and was also produced by
James Stroud. Anderson's version of the song was a single.
Giving it 3 out of 5 stars, Shawn Ryan of New Country magazine praised the album for its "upbeat romps" and "songs with a keen eye for detailing the heart of blue-collar life with respect and affection".[2]
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^Ryan, Shawn (July 1995). "Reviews: Pirates of the Mississippi — Paradise". New Country. 2 (7): 62.
ISSN1074-536X.