East Side Story cover

East Side Story

Squeeze · 1981

55 min · 16 tracks · new wave

A vibrant fusion of new wave melodies infused with sharp lyrical wit and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • short, engaging song lengths
  • reflective lyrical storytelling
  • varied emotional landscapes
  • for casual listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'East Side Story' was Squeeze's fifth studio album and marked a peak in their commercial success following the hit single 'Tempted'. The album showcased the band's growth as songwriters, blending pop sensibilities with a more polished production style.
Stylistic neighbors
XTC· The Buggles· Devo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 In Quintessence 2:57
  • 2 Someone Else's Heart 3:02
  • 3 Tempted 4:04
  • 4 Piccadilly 3:30
  • 5 There's No Tomorrow 3:31
  • 6 Heaven 3:52
  • 7 Woman's World 3:47
  • 8 Is That Love? 2:32
  • 9 F-Hole 4:44
  • 10 Labelled With Love 4:40
  • 11 Someone Else's Bell 3:11
  • 12 Mumbo Jumbo 3:15
  • 13 Vanity Fair 3:12
  • 14 Messed Around 2:44
  • 15 The Axe Has Now Fallen 3:52
  • 16 Looking for a Love 3:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata