From Jersey It Came! The Smithereens Anthology
The Smithereens · 2004
137 min · 39 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and heartfelt melodies captures the essence of 80s alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of emotions
- for nostalgic reflection
- engaging sing-along moments
- ideal for road trip vibes
- captivating peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'From Jersey It Came! The Smithereens Anthology' was released in 2004, The Smithereens were celebrating over two decades of impactful music since their debut in 1986 with 'Especially for You'. This anthology reflects on their evolution through various hits and lesser-known tracks, showcasing a career that navigated commercial success and critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soul Asylum· Big Star· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Girls About Town 2:47
- 2 Back to Balboa 1:56
- 3 Much Too Much 2:24
- 4 Beauty and Sadness 3:27
- 5 Blood and Roses 3:35
- 6 Strangers When We Meet 3:49
- 7 In a Lonely Place 4:09
- 8 Behind the Wall of Sleep 3:25
- 9 White Castle Blues (live @ The Stone Pony) 7:40
- 10 Cigarette 2:32
- 11 Crazy Mixed-Up Kid 2:06
- 12 Time and Time Again 3:11
- 13 Something New 1:54
- 14 Only a Memory 3:45
- 15 If the Sun Doesn’t Shine 3:35
- 16 Drown in My Own Tears 3:12
- 17 Especially for You 3:10
- 18 House We Used to Live In 4:03
- 19 Elaine (1980 demo) 2:30
- 20 Elaine 2:32
- 21 One After 909 3:35
Disc 2
- 1 A Girl Like You 4:40
- 2 Blues Before and After 3:13
- 3 Blue Period 2:56
- 4 Yesterday Girl 3:27
- 5 Cut Flowers (Honeys mix) 2:59
- 6 Baby Be Good 3:20
- 7 Now and Then 3:45
- 8 Too Much Passion (single edit) 4:28
- 9 Tell Me When Did Things Go So Wrong 2:21
- 10 If You Want the Sun to Shine (instrumental) 5:57
- 11 Top of the Pops (single edit) 4:33
- 12 Evening Dress 3:12
- 13 Miles From Nowhere 4:19
- 14 Love Is Gone (Babjak studio demo) 3:33
- 15 Everything I Have Is Blue (guitar mix) 4:19
- 16 She’s Got a Way 3:27
- 17 Downbound Train 3:42
- 18 I Believe 3:12
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