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For Him and the Girls

Hawksley Workman · 1999

56 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · glam rock

A vibrant tapestry of glam rock and pop melodies wrapped in earnest storytelling and eclectic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • earnest storytelling throughout tracks
  • vibrant melodies for sing-alongs
  • playful irreverence in themes
  • reflective moments in transitions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
For Him and the Girls is Hawksley Workman's debut album, released in 1999 when he was just starting to carve his niche within the Canadian music scene. At this time, he was transitioning from performing in small venues to gaining wider recognition, setting the foundation for a diverse career that would span multiple genres and styles.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· T. Rex· Queen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Maniacs 5:26
  • 2 No Sissies 2:32
  • 3 Sad House Daddy 4:00
  • 4 Tarantulove 3:46
  • 5 Sweet Hallelujah 3:05
  • 6 Bullets 3:46
  • 7 Don't Be Crushed 3:45
  • 8 Stop Joking Around 2:53
  • 9 All of Us Kids 6:21
  • 10 Safe and Sound 3:55
  • 11 Paper Shoes 4:43
  • 12 Baby This Night 4:02
  • 13 No More Named Johnny 4:04
  • 14 Beautiful and Natural 4:34

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