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Give Out But Don't Give Up

Primal Scream · 1994

61 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of rock, blues, and soul layered with gritty production and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • anthems for collective experiences
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1994, 'Give Out But Don't Give Up' marked Primal Scream's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed breakthrough 'Screamadelica'. At this point, the band was experimenting with a shift towards a more classic rock sound, influenced by Southern rock and blues, while navigating the challenges of maintaining their relevance in the evolving 90s music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Happy Mondays· Oasis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jailbird 3:47
  • 2 Rocks 3:37
  • 3 (I’m Gonna) Cry Myself Blind 4:30
  • 4 Funky Jam 5:24
  • 5 Big Jet Plane 4:15
  • 6 Free 5:30
  • 7 Call on Me 3:50
  • 8 Struttin’ 8:29
  • 9 Sad and Blue 3:27
  • 10 Give Out but Don’t Give Up 6:16
  • 11 I’ll Be There for You 6:33
  • 12 Everybody Needs Somebody 5:22

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