The Trouble with Poets
# The Trouble with Poets

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

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

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.

* "The Trouble With Poets" – 3:40
* "Words Too Small to Say" – 3:57
* "Check Me Out (Hey Hey Hey)" – 3:47
* "Every Word Except Goodbye" – 3:49
* "Wings of the Ragman" – 3:47
* "You Meet the Nicest People in Your Dreams" (Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman) – 2:06
* "Eyes Front (See Through You)" – 3:55
* "All the Way Home" – 3:00
* "Bright Idea" – 4:43
* "Tender Blindspot" (Peter Mulvey) – 4:23
* "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
