What makes Good Deeds and Dirty Rags by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, particularly in the UK, where it helped solidify Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie as a notable player in the alternative rock scene. Tracks like 'Open Your Arms' received considerable airplay on BBC Radio, further enhancing their visibility during the late '80s rock revival. When 'Good Deeds and Dirty Rags' was released in 1989, Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie was emerging from the underground scene after their debut album, 'Shangri-La'. The band was gaining traction in the UK alternative rock landscape, transitioning from local gigs to a broader audience, showcasing their distinct sound and lyrical depth.

Who is Good Deeds and Dirty Rags for?

Good Deeds and Dirty Rags works well if you're into gritty urban social commentary, reflective moments of nostalgia and dynamic shifts in pacing.

How many songs are on Good Deeds and Dirty Rags?

Good Deeds and Dirty Rags has 14 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Good Deeds and Dirty Rags

Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie · 1989

61 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A gritty blend of alternative rock with sharp lyrics that capture the essence of urban life and social commentary.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gritty urban social commentary
reflective moments of nostalgia
dynamic shifts in pacing
engaging storytelling through lyrics
late-night city wanderings

Maybe skip if you want

seeking instant gratification
prefer standalone radio hits

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'Good Deeds and Dirty Rags' was released in 1989, Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie was emerging from the underground scene after their debut album, 'Shangri-La'. The band was gaining traction in the UK alternative rock landscape, transitioning from local gigs to a broader audience, showcasing their distinct sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Splean· The Cranberries· Cardiacs

Tracklist

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

1 Open Your Arms 4:22
2 Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie 3:28
3 Goodwill City 4:47
4 Candlestick Park 5:18
5 Face to Face 3:28
6 Wake It Up 3:43
7 The Rattler 4:00
8 Dust 3:40
9 You Generous Thing You 4:04
10 Good Deeds 6:39
11 Amsterdam 3:26
12 Calton Hill 4:15
13 Secrets 3:46
14 Knockin’ On Joe 6:22

What to play next

Listen next

Fish Heads and Tails

1989

Go back to

Open Your Arms

Full Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie discography Artists like Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie

alternative rock

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata