in Smoke" in 1996. However, only "Stone the Crow" would achieve commercial success when it reached number 40 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, becoming Down's first and only top 40 song. Critical reception The album received positive reviews from critics with Allmusic reviewer David Reamer giving the album a near perfect 4.5 out of 5 stars. He praised the songs "Temptation's Wings", "Stone the Crow", and "Bury Me in Smoke" stating "this is a landmark album that combines the talents of dedicated rock musicians, and should be included in any collection of heavy metal music." Tour Down supported NOLA with a 13-date concert tour. The band went on hiatus in 1996 as all members continued their main projects. They would reunite in 1999 to make a second album, Down II, released in 2002. Tour dates Personnel Down Philip Anselmo – vocals, mandolin (track 8), guitar (track 11) Pepper Keenan – guitars Kirk Windstein – guitars, bass* Jimmy Bower – drums Todd Strange – bass* Although Todd Strange is credited as bass in all of the credits on each release, Kirk Windstein played the instrument in the studio. Strange still contributed to some songwriting, and also played live. Additional musicians Lil' Daddy – percussion (track 8), water pipe (track 5) Sid Montz – percussion (track 8) Ross Karpelman – keyboards (track 8) Technical personnel Matt Thomas – production, mixing David Farrell – mixing Ted Jensen – mastering Clarence John Laughlin – photography Michael Miller – photography Atom Bomb – photography Chart positions Album – Billboard (United States) Singles – Billboard (United States) References Down (band) albums 1995 debut albums Elektra Records albums