God Save The Smithereens
The Smithereens · 1999
140 min · 40 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock infused with heartfelt lyrics and jangly guitars that evoke nostalgia and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on love
- dynamic journey with peaks
- melodic warmth for road trips
- heartfelt lyrics for introspection
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'God Save The Smithereens' marked a significant return for The Smithereens after a period of relative quiet following their last studio album in 1994. This album not only showcased their enduring sound but also reflected the band's resilience as they navigated the changing music landscape of the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soul Asylum· Big Star· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 She’s Got a Way 3:25
- 2 House at the End of the World 3:35
- 3 Everything Changes 2:15
- 4 Flowers in the Blood 3:37
- 5 The Long Loneliness 1:39
- 6 Someday 3:31
- 7 The Age of Innocence 4:09
- 8 Gloomy Sunday 3:41
- 9 I Believe 3:12
- 10 All Revved Up 2:08
- 11 Even If I Never Get Back Home 2:44
- 12 Try 4:12
- 13 The Last Good Time 3:29
- 14 A World Apart (demo) 2:59
- 15 This Is the Way the World Ends 3:44
- 16 King of the World (demo) 4:01
- 17 Sundown (demo) 3:31
- 18 All Revved Up (demo) 2:46
- 19 On the Beach (demo) 1:38
- 20 House at the End of the World (VIP’s EP version) 4:02
- 21 I Want to Tell You 3:12
Disc 2
- 1 Where I Am Going (Jennie’s Song) 1:46
- 2 Nobody but Me 2:41
- 3 124 MPH 4:10
- 4 Running, Jumping, Standing Still 4:04
- 5 Everday World 2:48
- 6 No Love Lost 5:07
- 7 A World Apart 3:35
- 8 Today It’s You 2:01
- 9 Liza 3:16
- 10 Somewhere Down the Line 2:51
- 11 You Should Know 3:41
- 12 I’d Rather Have the Blues 7:55
- 13 A Girl Like You (live) 5:43
- 14 Yesterday Girl (live) 3:46
- 15 Behind a Wall of Sleep (live) 3:42
- 16 She’s Got a Way (live) 3:36
- 17 Blood and Roses (live) 4:13
- 18 Someday Boy (demo) 3:18
- 19 Afternoon Tea (demo) 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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