Another Michael Knott classic. This is the Healing speaks to holding on to hope in the midst of pain. Many people have found hope in desperate situations through this album. This is also one of the lower budget Knott releases. The drum machine used on this album gives it kind of an industrial feel, but it is still alternative rock.
Other information:
Re-released in 1999 on M8 records with bonus songs.
In 2022, plans were announced to re-release this album on vinyl. After a successful pre-order, the albums began shipping in July 2023.
In 2026, Retroactive Records released a 35th anniversary re-issue of this album on CD and vinyl. This was the second pressing of the album on vinyl with slightly different inner artwork and live pictures.
| Label: | Blonde Vinyl Records |
| Format: | CD, Cassette |
| Released: | 1991 |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Producer: | Michael Knott |
| Re-issue: | 1999, CD, M8 Records |
| Re-issue: | 2023, Vinyl, Blonde Vinyl Records |
| Re-issue: | 2026, CD and Vinyl, Retroactive Records |
| Michael Knott: | Vocals, guitars, bass, drum programming, cover art |
| Jeff Sebens: | Lead guitar |
| Michael Sauerbrey: | Bass |
| Kevin Lee: | Drums |
| J. Sebens: | Guitar on “G.G.G.” |
| Robert Mayer: | Roland R5 tech |
| Mike Misiuk: | Roland R5 program to tape tech |
| Bridget Knott: | Background vocals |
| 01) | Miracle | 4:54 | Knott | |
| 02) | War | 5:01 | Knott | |
| 03) | Suicide | 3:52 | Knott | |
| 04) | Not a Cuss Word | 5:18 | Knott | |
| 05) | Hummingbird | 3:17 | Knott | |
| 06) | Loved One | 2:26 | Knott | |
| 07) | Shallow | 5:11 | Knott | Originally on Idle Lovell – Surge et Illuminare |
| 08) | Chucky | 3:31 | Knott | |
| 09) | G.G.G. | 5:05 | Knott | |
| 10) | This is the Healing | 4:34 | Knott | |
| The 1999 M8 re-issue includes these bonus songs: | ||||
| 11) | G.G.G. Remix | 4:55 | Knott | |
| 12) | She Lies | 4:27 | Knott | Originally on Bomb Bay Babies Demo |
| 13) | I Can’t Wait | 3:57 | Knott | Originally on Idle Lovell – Surge et Illuminare |
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Lyrics and Credits
To read the complete lyrics and credits, please see this document. If anything is incorrect, please let me know.
Videos
L.S.Underground – Hummingbird
L.S.Underground – The Bomb / Not a Cussword (live)
Listen/Purchase
Bonus track from the 1999 M8 re-issue:
Related Paintings
Michael Knott often liked to paint paintings that related to or referenced his music. These are four that he painted related to this album: “The Healing Series 3,” “The Healing Series 4,” “The Healing series (commissioned),” and “Hummingbird” (click to enlarge).
My first, (but not last!) and it will always hold that special place in my heart. Great songs with real meaning.