Get the Knack
The Knack · 1979
41 min · 12 tracks · new wave · power pop
Catchy power pop hooks and jangly guitars define this energetic debut, infused with youthful exuberance.
Why this album works
'Get the Knack' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was particularly noted for its lead single 'My Sharona', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks and became emblematic of the power pop genre. Its blend of catchy melodies and youthful themes influenced many bands in the emerging new wave movement.
- Best for
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs steady pacing for casual listening short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released on June 11, 1979, 'Get the Knack' marked The Knack's debut album, arriving at a time when the band was gaining rapid popularity. Following their formation in 1978, they experienced a swift rise to fame, propelled by the success of their hit single 'My Sharona'. This album not only launched their career but solidified their place in the late '70s power pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Blondie· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Me Out Standout 2:21
- 2 Your Number or Your Name 2:57
- 3 Oh Tara 3:05
- 4 (She’s So) Selfish 4:31
- 5 Maybe Tonight 4:03
- 6 Good Girls Don’t Standout 3:09
- 7 My Sharona Standout 4:55
- 8 Heartbeat 2:12
- 9 Siamese Twins (The Monkey and Me) 3:25
- 10 Lucinda 4:01
- 11 That’s What the Little Girls Do 2:43
- 12 Frustrated 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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