The Trouble with Poets

The Trouble with Poets is an album by American singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey, released in 2000.

Reception
Writing for Allmusic, critic Evan Cator wrote of the album, "...for all his skill as a guitarist, Mulvey's musical compositions only fitfully match the brilliance of his lyrics. Melody has never been his strongest suit, and he is somewhat limited as a singer. But despite the inconsistencies, it doesn't take a poet to see poetry in The Trouble With Poets."

Track listing
All songs by Peter Mulvey and David Goodrich unless otherwise noted.
 * 1) "The Trouble With Poets" – 3:40
 * 2) "Words Too Small to Say" – 3:57
 * 3) "Check Me Out (Hey Hey Hey)" – 3:47
 * 4) "Every Word Except Goodbye" – 3:49
 * 5) "Wings of the Ragman" – 3:47
 * 6) "You Meet the Nicest People in Your Dreams" (Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman) – 2:06
 * 7) "Eyes Front (See Through You)" – 3:55
 * 8) "All the Way Home" – 3:00
 * 9) "Bright Idea" – 4:43
 * 10) "Tender Blindspot" (Peter Mulvey) – 4:23
 * 11) "Home" – 2:56

Personnel

 * Peter Mulvey – vocals, guitar
 * David "Goody" Goodrich – guitar, mandolin, bass guitar
 * Mike Piehl – drums
 * Jennifer Kimball – vocals

Production notes

 * David Goodrich – producer
 * Joe Panzetta – design
 * Amy Ruppel – paintings, illustrations
 * Joan Yokum – photography