Heat Treatment cover

Released 50 years ago

Heat Treatment

Graham Parker · 1976

41 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pub rock

A vibrant fusion of pub rock and new wave, infused with sharp lyrical wit and energetic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • sharp lyrical wit throughout
  • for casual gatherings
  • energetic instrumentation for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of slow ballads
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Heat Treatment' was Graham Parker's second studio album, following his debut 'Howlin' Wind' from the previous year. At this point in his career, Parker was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the UK music scene, blending rock influences with a distinctively British sensibility.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Costello· Joe Jackson· Nick Lowe

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heat Treatment 3:10
  • 2 That's What They All Say 3:46
  • 3 Turned Up Too Late 3:37
  • 4 Black Honey 3:58
  • 5 Hotel Chambermaid 2:59
  • 6 Pourin' It All Out 3:16
  • 7 Back Door Love 3:04
  • 8 Something You're Going Through 4:11
  • 9 Help Me Shake It 3:38
  • 10 Fool's Gold 4:14
  • 11 Hold Back the Night 3:01
  • 12 (Let Me Get) Sweet on You 2:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata