Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise, engaging song lengths
- sharp lyrical storytelling focus
- dynamic emotional shifts
- thoughtful reflections on life
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1987, 'Babylon and On' was Squeeze's sixth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape while still honing their signature sound characterized by catchy melodies and insightful lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- XTC· The Buggles· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hourglass 3:18
- 2 Footprints 3:49
- 3 Tough Love 3:07
- 4 The Prisoner 4:06
- 5 853-5937 3:17
- 6 In Today’s Room 3:28
- 7 Trust Me to Open My Mouth 3:13
- 8 Striking Matches 3:02
- 9 Cigarette of a Single Man 3:30
- 10 Who Are You? 3:30
- 11 The Waiting Game 3:06
- 12 Some Americans 4:43
- 13 Splitting Into Three 3:35
- 14 Wedding Bells 2:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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