Hanky Panky
The The · 1995
33 min · 11 tracks · new wave · punk
A raw blend of honky-tonk and rock, echoing themes of heartbreak and longing with a punk edge.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt reflections on longing
- for late-night drives
- raw emotion with edge
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek complex musical experimentation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Hanky Panky' marked The The's return after a five-year hiatus following the critically acclaimed 'Dusk'. This album showcases Matt Johnson's exploration of American roots music, a significant departure from their previous synth-driven sound, indicating an artistic reinvention during a period of personal and professional transition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Honky Tonkin’ 3:37
- 2 Six More Miles 0:57
- 3 My Heart Would Know 3:32
- 4 If You’ll Be a Baby to Me 1:00
- 5 I’m a Long Gone Daddy 4:41
- 6 Weary Blues From Waitin’ 2:47
- 7 I Saw the Light 2:38
- 8 Your Cheatin’ Heart 3:43
- 9 I Can’t Get You Off of My Mind 2:58
- 10 There’s a Tear in My Beer 3:22
- 11 I Can’t Escape From You 4:16
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