Picture of Health
album by Headstones
Picture of Health is the debut album by Canadian rock band Headstones. The music video for the track "Cemetery" is featured on the Canadian DVD release of the movie Hard Core Logo, as well as on the Canadian VHS release of Dance Me Outside, both of which star lead vocalist Hugh Dillon in acting roles. On October 26, 2018, Headstones released a remastered reissue of the album to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The band promoted the reissue of the album with a tour in which they performed Picture of Health in its entirety.
Critical reception
The Ottawa Citizen wrote: "Despite their bleakness, the songs are surprisingly catchy, a cool blend of guitar-driven blues, rock and pop played with a heavy-handed punk attitude."
Track listing
Certifications
On May 7, 1999, Picture of Health was certified platinum by Music Canada.
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