Be Seeing You
Dr. Feelgood · 1977
31 min · 12 tracks · new wave
A raw blend of boogie-woogie rhythms and pub rock energy captures the gritty essence of late 1970s British music culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won’t Do) — This track showcases Dr. Feelgood's signature blend of rhythm and blues with high-energy performance, setting the tone for the album.
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She’s a Wind Up — With its catchy hooks and driving beat, this song exemplifies the band's lively style while highlighting Lee Brilleaux's charismatic vocals.
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I Don’t Wanna Know — The track's gritty lyrics and spirited instrumentation reflect the band's no-nonsense approach to rock music, cementing their identity within the genre.
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That’s It, I Quit — This song encapsulates themes of frustration and defiance, delivered through punchy guitar riffs and Brilleaux's fervent vocal delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the raw energy of pub rock with strong rhythms and engaging vocal interplay.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more varied pacing and instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the energetic feel typical of pub rock.
- The use of guitar riffs is prominent throughout, often leading into solos that emphasize rawness and spontaneity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pulse for casual listening
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- short tracks for easy replay
- infectious rhythms that invite movement
- pub vibe for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive pieces
- seek deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases the band's pub rock sound without being a major highlight.
- Career context
- Released in early 1977, 'Be Seeing You' is Dr. Feelgood's third studio album, following their acclaimed breakthrough 'Stupidity' from 1976. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the pub rock scene, known for their energetic live performances and no-frills sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stranglers· Wilko Johnson· Eddie and the Hot Rods
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won’t Do) 3:09
- 2 She’s a Wind Up 2:02
- 3 I Thought I Had It Made 2:16
- 4 I Don’t Wanna Know 2:43
- 5 That’s It, I Quit 2:36
- 6 As Long As the Price Is Right 3:10
- 7 Hi-Rise 2:38
- 8 My Buddy Buddy Friends 2:46
- 9 Baby Jane 2:59
- 10 The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock ’n’ Roll 2:21
- 11 Looking Back 2:01
- 12 60 Minutes of Your Love 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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