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Groovies' Greatest Grooves

Flamin' Groovies · 1989

75 min · 24 tracks · rock music

A vibrant collection of garage rock anthems that captures the Flamin' Groovies' raw energy and lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant energy for road trips
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • dynamic collection of catchy tunes
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening
  • nostalgic vibes with lyrical wit

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • seek cohesive long-form pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Groovies' Greatest Grooves' was released in 1989, the Flamin' Groovies were veteran performers with a career spanning over two decades. This compilation followed their 1981 album 'Jumpin' in the Night,' showcasing their influential blend of rock and roll that had evolved through various musical phases and lineups during the 1970s and 80s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Sonics· The Stooges· MC5

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shake Some Action 4:33
  • 2 Teenage Head 2:51
  • 3 Slow Death 4:23
  • 4 Tallahassee Lassie 2:22
  • 5 Yeah My Baby 3:55
  • 6 Yes It's True 2:31
  • 7 First Plane Home 3:51
  • 8 In the U.S.A. 3:19
  • 9 Between the Lines 4:13
  • 10 Don't You Lie to Me 2:29
  • 11 You Tore Me Down 2:49
  • 12 I'll Cry Alone 2:16
  • 13 Please Please Girl 2:03
  • 14 Down Down Down 2:49
  • 15 Yes I Am 2:38
  • 16 Teenage Confidential 2:47
  • 17 I Can't Hide 3:13
  • 18 Absolutely Sweet Marie 3:16
  • 19 Don't Put Me On 4:10
  • 20 I Saw Her 2:41
  • 21 All I Wanted 3:04
  • 22 Jumpin' in the Night 3:24
  • 23 There's a Place 1:54
  • 24 River Deep Mountain High 3:59

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