Before We Were Security Guards
Hawksley Workman · 2004
32 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · glam rock
A playful blend of whimsical narratives and catchy melodies infused with glam rock flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic listening bursts
- playful narratives for light moods
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- quirky stories with whimsical flair
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, immersive albums
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Before We Were Security Guards represents Hawksley Workman's third studio album, following his 2001 breakthrough, 'For Him and the Girls'. By this time, he had established a distinct sound characterized by clever lyrics and engaging pop-rock arrangements. This release came during a pivotal moment in his career, as he began to expand his audience and refine his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· T. Rex· Queen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Every Creepy Pusher 2:15
- 2 My Delicious Chocolate Cake 2:22
- 3 The Boat 5:06
- 4 It's True 4:01
- 5 I Can Be a Rock 3:17
- 6 Taxi Drivers 2:21
- 7 Watching the Fires 3:39
- 8 Canadian Motorcycle Gangs 4:10
- 9 What Could I Tell You 2:59
- 10 Your Naked Body 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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