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Frank

Squeeze · 1989

45 min · 12 tracks · new wave

Melodic new wave hooks intertwine with witty lyrics and a playful yet introspective vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • witty and playful storytelling
  • short, engaging listening bursts
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • melodic hooks and introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 24, 1989, 'Frank' was Squeeze's sixth studio album and came after a hiatus following the less commercially successful 'Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti' in 1985. At this point, the band was striving to recapture their earlier success while experimenting with different musical styles, showcasing both continuity and evolution in their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
XTC· The Buggles· Devo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Frank 0:15
  • 2 If It's Love 4:02
  • 3 Peyton Place 4:07
  • 4 Rose I Said 3:36
  • 5 Slaughtered, Gutted, and Heartbroken 4:36
  • 6 (This Could Be) The Last Time 3:49
  • 7 She Doesn't Have to Shave 3:26
  • 8 Love Circles 5:34
  • 9 Melody Motel 3:51
  • 10 Can of Worms 4:47
  • 11 Dr. Jazz 4:04
  • 12 Is It Too Late 3:12

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