American Boy & Girl
Garland Jeffreys · 1979
40 min · 10 tracks · blues
A vibrant collage of rock, pop, and blues that captures the diverse spirit of American life in the late 1970s.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Boy & Girl — This title track encapsulates the album's exploration of identity and belonging, blending catchy melodies with poignant lyrics about the American experience.
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City Kids — City Kids stands out with its energetic rhythm and vivid storytelling, capturing the essence of urban youth and their struggles in a rapidly changing society.
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Night of Living Dead — This track offers a haunting reflection on societal fears and vulnerabilities, using evocative imagery that ties into broader cultural anxieties prevalent during the era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with engaging narratives
- vivid storytelling for reflective moments
- for afternoon drives
- uplifting tunes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, American Boy & Girl is Garland Jeffreys' third studio album, following his self-titled debut and the critically acclaimed Ghost Writer. At this point in his career, Jeffreys was solidifying his identity as a unique voice blending various genres while addressing social themes relevant to American culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Hiatt· Leonard Cohen· Lyle Lovett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living for Me 4:19
- 2 Bad Dream 2:44
- 3 City Kids 5:12
- 4 American Boy & Girl 3:52
- 5 Matador 4:38
- 6 Night of Living Dead 4:43
- 7 Bring Back the Love 3:28
- 8 Ship of Fools 3:00
- 9 Shoot the Moonlight Out 3:23
- 10 If Mao Could See Me Now 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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