A Round and a Bout
68 min · 15 tracks · new wave
A vibrant fusion of new wave and pop, with clever lyrics that capture everyday life and heartfelt emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt storytelling in clever lyrics
- vibrant sing-alongs for gatherings
- reflective moments during quiet times
- upbeat tracks for afternoon energy
Maybe skip if you want
- instant gratification seekers
- fans of single-track focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'A Round and a Bout' marked Squeeze's return after a brief hiatus following their 1987 album 'Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti'. At this point, the band was navigating changes in the music landscape while attempting to reestablish their sound that had defined much of the early '80s British rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- XTC· The Buggles· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Footprints 5:32
- 2 Pulling Mussels From a Shell 4:04
- 3 Black Coffee in Bed 8:29
- 4 She Doesn’t Have to Shave 3:47
- 5 Is That Love 2:35
- 6 Doctor Jazz 5:35
- 7 Up the Junction 2:54
- 8 Slaughtered, Gutted, and Heartbroken 4:20
- 9 Take Me, I’m Yours 4:01
- 10 If It’s Love 4:58
- 11 Hour Glass 4:05
- 12 Labelled With Love 4:17
- 13 Annie Get Your Gun 3:25
- 14 Tempted 5:33
- 15 By Your Side 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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