Attack of The Smithereens
79 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant collection of demos and live tracks showcasing the band's energetic alt-rock roots and melodic prowess.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Attack of The Smithereens' followed their commercially successful album '11' from 1990. This compilation reflects a transitional phase for The Smithereens as they revisited their earlier material while exploring new creative directions. It also coincided with a resurgence in interest in 80s alternative rock, giving fans a deeper look into the band's formative years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.· Nirvana· Tori Amos
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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