Released 20 years ago
Close Calls with Brick Walls
Andrew W.K. · 2006
57 min · 23 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · power pop
A chaotic blend of hard rock and pop energy, bursting with anthemic choruses and raw exuberance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy party atmosphere
- short bursts of exuberance
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- cathartic release of energy
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, patient music
- seek cohesive long-form pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Close Calls with Brick Walls' followed Andrew W.K.'s breakthrough album 'I Get Wet' and marked a shift towards a more experimental sound. At this stage, W.K. was navigating the aftermath of his initial fame while exploring new creative directions after facing personal challenges, including a temporary withdrawal from the public eye.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Panther· Hinder· Buckcherry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Came for You 2:16
- 2 Close Calls With Bal Harbour 1:22
- 3 Not Going to Bed 2:57
- 4 You Will Remember Tonight 4:06
- 5 Pushing Drugs 2:41
- 6 Hand on the Place 3:20
- 7 One Brother 2:25
- 8 Las Vegas, Nevada 3:00
- 9 Dr. Dumont 1:06
- 10 I Want to See You Go Wild 3:00
- 11 When I'm High 3:16
- 12 Golden Eyed Dog 0:28
- 13 Into the Clear 1:33
Disc 2
- 1 Mark My Grace 3:11
- 2 Don't Call Me Andy 2:45
- 3 The Background 2:55
- 4 Slam John Against a Brick Wall 3:53
- 5 The Moving Room 3:37
- 6 Big Party 2:45
- 7 We're Not Gunna Get Old
- 8 Kicks and Bricks 2:58
- 9 I've Got Know Fear 3:26
- 10 We Will Boogie
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