Blame the Messenger

Blame the Messenger is the fifth studio album by experimental singer-songwriter David Thomas, released in January 1987 by Rough Trade and Twin/Tone Records. In 1997, the album was remastered by Paul Hamann and David Thomas for its inclusion in the Monster anthology box set.

Personnel
Adapted from the Monster Walks the Winter Lake liner notes.


 * The Wooden Birds
 * Chris Cutler – drums, production
 * Jim Jones – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
 * Tony Maimone – electric bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, backing vocals
 * Allen Ravenstine – EML synthesizer, piano, backing vocals
 * David Thomas – lead vocals, accordion


 * Production and additional personnel
 * Michael Bishop – mastering
 * Paul Hamann – engineering
 * Mik Mellen – cover art
 * John Thompson – design