Bummed
Happy Mondays · 1988
46 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · alternative dance · hip house
Eclectic grooves blend with psychedelic rock and dance beats, creating a vibrant sonic tapestry that's both infectious and adventurous.
Why this album works
'Bummed' gained significant attention for its innovative fusion of genres and became emblematic of the Britpop movement that emerged in the late 1980s. The album's single 'Wrote for Luck' received heavy airplay and helped propel the band into mainstream success while influencing contemporaries with its distinctive sound.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow infectious groove exploration immersive listening experience
- Context
- Released on November 1, 1988, 'Bummed' was the Happy Mondays' second album, following their debut 'Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out)'. This album marked a pivotal moment in their career as they began to refine their unique sound, combining elements of alternative rock and dance music, solidifying their place in the burgeoning Madchester scene.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative dance, hip house
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Country Song 3:24
- 2 Moving in With 3:36
- 3 Mad Cyril Standout 4:36
- 4 Fat Lady Wrestlers Standout 3:24
- 5 Performance 4:09
- 6 Boom 2:59
- 7 Brain Dead 3:10
- 8 Wrote for Luck Standout 6:05
- 9 Bring a Friend 3:45
- 10 Do It Better 2:29
- 11 Lazy Itis 2:48
- 12 W F L (Vince Clarke remix) 6:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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