A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (album)

A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die
Studio album by the Flesh Eaters
Released	1981
Recorded	Rhapsody Studios
Genre	Punk rock
Label	Ruby Records
Producer	Chris D.
The Flesh Eaters chronology
No Questions Asked (1980) A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (1981) Forever Came Today (1982)

A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die is the second album from the Los Angeles punk rock band the Flesh Eaters. Released in 1981, it is perhaps their most acclaimed work. The band's roster on this album comprises Dave Alvin (guitar), John Doe (bass), Chris D. (vocals, maracas), Steve Berlin (saxophone, rhythm sticks), DJ Bonebrake (maracas, snare, marimbas) and Bill Bateman (drums).

Track listing

All tracks composed by Chris D.; except where indicated.

1. "Digging My Grave" – 4:21
2. "Pray Til You Sweat" – 2:36
3. "River of Fever" – 3:55
4. "Satan's Stomp" – 5:49
5. "See You in the Boneyard" – 3:30
6. "So Long" – 3:30
7. "Cyrano de Berger's Back" (John Doe) – 3:22
8. "Divine Horseman" – 7:08

"Cyrano de Berger's Back" was composed by John Doe, and was later covered by his band X on their album See How We Are.

References

External links

• Myspace page with several songs from the album.

Reviews

• Neff, Joseph (July 24, 2014). "Graded on a Curve: The Flesh Eaters, A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die". The Vinyl District.
• Jelly, Kames (July 27, 2009). "L.A. Punk Vol. 3- The Flesh Eaters". New Jersey Noise.