Attack of The Smithereens
79 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant collection of alternative rock demos and live performances capturing the raw energy and melodic hooks of The Smithereens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood & Roses (original band demo) — This track illustrates the band's signature sound with its catchy melody and poignant lyrics, serving as a quintessential representation of their early work.
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A Girl Like You (strip club version) — This unique version reinterprets one of their most famous songs with an edgy twist, showcasing the band's playful approach to their catalog.
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Time & Time Again (original demo) — The original demo offers an intimate glimpse into the songwriting process, highlighting the emotional depth and lyrical storytelling characteristic of The Smithereens.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic mix of tempos
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- live tracks for energetic vibes
- nostalgic demos with raw charm
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio albums
- seek consistent slow pacing
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of demos and live tracks that showcases their evolution but isn't a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Attack of The Smithereens' marked a compilation of earlier works and demos for the band, showcasing their evolution since their breakthrough in the late 1980s with hits like 'Blood & Roses'. This album came after a period of relative quiet for the band following their last studio album, allowing fans to revisit foundational tracks alongside new interpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soul Asylum· Big Star· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here Come the Smithereens (1945 Smith College Women’s Choir) 0:28
- 2 Girl Don’t Tell Me 2:32
- 3 Girls About Town 2:47
- 4 Time & Time Again (original demo) 2:30
- 5 Don’t Be Cruel 2:41
- 6 Hang Ten High 2:14
- 7 Tracey’s World 4:24
- 8 Blood & Roses (Pat’s original demo) 1:18
- 9 Blood & Roses (original band demo) 3:23
- 10 Just a Little (live) 2:42
- 11 The Seeker 3:20
- 12 Yesterday Girl (Pat’s 4‐track demo) 2:07
- 13 Poor Little Pitiful One 3:32
- 14 Maria Elena (acoustic) 2:43
- 15 You Really Got Me (live) 3:45
- 16 One After 909 3:36
- 17 World Keeps Going ’Round 2:39
- 18 Behind the Wall of Sleep (live) 4:01
- 19 Something Stupid 2:45
- 20 Shakin’ All Over 4:06
- 21 Rudolph, the Red‐Nosed Reindeer 3:03
- 22 Ruler of My Heart 3:02
- 23 It Don’t Come Easy 3:11
- 24 Lust for Life 5:07
- 25 Like Someone in Love 3:59
- 26 A Girl Like You (strip club version) 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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