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.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews and revitalized interest in The Smithereens, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. It features both new tracks and demos, demonstrating the band's ability to blend past influences with contemporary sounds, which resonated well with long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- nostalgic reflections on love dynamic journey with peaks melodic warmth for road trips
- 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
- Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.· Nirvana· Tori Amos
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 Standout 2:15
- 4 Flowers in the Blood 3:37
- 5 The Long Loneliness 1:39
- 6 Someday 3:31
- 7 The Age of Innocence Standout 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
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