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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0077779749928
Item Dimensions: 21
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: April 07, 1992
Studio: Capitol
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The Smithereens were one of those mysterious bands that seemed to appear from nowhere. On a smaller label, Enigma, with an unconventional sound falling somewhere between power-pop and bar-band rock. "Especially For You" was the darker side of power-pop, taking the jangle and turning it up to feedback. And lead-singer Pat Dinunzio had none of the boyishness of hardline power-poppers, but world-weariness of a man spent too many nights in the back of the bar.
Which is exactly what made ... Read More
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The Smithereens were the critics darlings, which probably doomed them. Not that they were flops, but I always expected them to do better with sales than they did. Re-listening to this, I think I understand the problem. They are just damn good musicians that do not fit into whatever the current trendy category is.
The music is not dated. It is the bar band of your dreams. I can't believe I have not listened to this in 10 years. It will still sound good 40 years from now. Don't wait ... Read More
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I bought this album on cassette when I was a kid after hearing 'Blood and Roses', and just now decided to revisit it. I love everything about 'For You'. Listening to it again, I'm not driven to nostalgia. Instead I find myself appreciating the great pop hooks, clever lyrics, and great performances on each and every track.
'For You' is a necessity for every late '80s pop aficionado.
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The Smithereens truly have a great sound. And it truly stands out on their debut release Especially For You. So many great songs with catchy melodies, hooks, lyrics.....Time And Time Again, Strangers When We Meet, Blood And Roses, Crazy Mixed Up Kid, Behind The Wall Of Sleep, and Alone At Midnight. To me this is a great mix of 1980's alternative and 60's pop. There are so many dark themes and some happy go lucky lighter ones. Not too mention ear catching vocal harmonies and catchy instrumentation. ... Read More
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Especially For You was the first full-length album by The Smithereens. To my mind, it's still their very best effort. Every song on the album is a keeper; for me, the highlights are Behind The Wall Of Sleep and In A Lonely Place. There are a lot of catchy tunes here, and the band did a good job of mixing moods and tempos.
The engineering by Don Dixon also deserves special mention. I saw the band live during the Especially For You tour; Dixon gets the sound of the band spot-on, not cleaning ... Read More
