See How We Are

See How We Are
Studio album by X
Released	1987
Recorded	1987
Genre	Alternative rock, alternative country
Length	37:30
Label	Elektra
Producer	Alvin Clark
X chronology
Ain't Love Grand! (1985) See How We Are (1987) Live at the Whisky a Go-Go (1988)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Robert Christgau	B link
Rolling Stone	Not rated link

See How We Are is the sixth album by X. It was their first album without founding guitarist Billy Zoom, who was replaced by ex-Blasters guitarist Dave Alvin for the album's recording sessions and some live shows. Alvin left X on good terms, and was replaced by Tony Gilkyson.

It was reissued with five bonus tracks by Rhino in 2002.

"4th of July" appeared on the tv show The Sopranos where it was played in the end credits to the episode "Live Free or Die".

Track listing

All tracks written by Exene Cervenka and John Doe except as indicated.

Side one

1. "I'm Lost" – 2:55
2. "You" – 3:28
3. "4th of July" (Dave Alvin) – 3:32
4. "In the Time It Takes" – 3:09
5. "Anyone Can Fill Your Shoes" – 2:45
6. "See How We Are" – 3:46

Side two

1. "Left & Right" – 2:57
2. "When It Rains..." – 4:29
3. "Holiday Story" – 3:36
4. "Surprise, Surprise" – 2:50
5. "Cyrano de Berger's Back" – 4:03

Bonus tracks (2002 Rhino)

1. "Holiday Story"(Demo/Remix) – 4:00
2. "I'm Lost" (Demo Remix) – 2:48
3. "Highway 61 Revisited" (Bob Dylan) (Outtake/Rough Mix) – 5:08
4. "In the Time It Takes" (Demo/Remix) – 3:08
5. "See How We Are" (Demo/Remix) – 3:57
6. (untitled hidden track) – 2:06

Personnel

• D.J. Bonebrake – drums, percussion
• Exene Cervenka – vocals
• Tony Gilkyson – guitars
• John Doe – vocals, bass

Additional personnel

• Dave Alvin – guitar, 6-string bass
• Benmont Tench – Hammond organ, Casiotone

Charts

Chart (1987)	Peak position
The Billboard 200	107