What makes In Your Face 1982–1990 by Smack notable?

This album highlights Smack's influential role in the Finnish garage rock and glam rock movements, blending punk influences with catchy hooks. Its release drew renewed attention to the band's discography, ensuring they remained relevant in discussions about Finnish rock music history. In Your Face 1982–1990 is a compilation album that marks Smack's resurgence after a period of relative obscurity in the early 2000s. The release comes as their first extensive retrospective, showcasing their evolution within the Finnish rock scene and offering a comprehensive look at their output from the late 80s to early 90s.

Who is In Your Face 1982–1990 for?

In Your Face 1982–1990 works well if you're into high-energy bursts of spontaneity, short tracks for quick engagement and playful irreverence in lyrical themes.

How many songs are on In Your Face 1982–1990?

In Your Face 1982–1990 has 47 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.

In Your Face 1982–1990

Smack · 2007

152 min · 47 tracks · garage rock

High-energy garage rock riffs collide with glam-infused melodies, delivering an electrifying sonic punch throughout the collection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Criminal — The opening track delivers an immediate burst of energy, featuring driving rhythms and a catchy chorus that encapsulates Smack's raw sound.
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Good Morning Headache — This track blends humor with relatable themes of hangover woes, showcasing the band's knack for combining upbeat instrumentation with clever lyrics.
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Run Rabbit Run — With its infectious melody and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Smack's ability to create anthemic tunes that resonate with audiences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

high-energy bursts of spontaneity
short tracks for quick engagement
playful irreverence in lyrical themes
electric atmosphere for social settings
variety that keeps listeners engaged

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, cohesive albums
want slower-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: In Your Face 1982–1990 is a compilation album that marks Smack's resurgence after a period of relative obscurity in the early 2000s. The release comes as their first extensive retrospective, showcasing their evolution within the Finnish rock scene and offering a comprehensive look at their output from the late 80s to early 90s.
Stylistic neighbors: The Stooges· The Hives· T. Rex

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Criminal 3:16
2 Good Morning Headache 2:16
3 Run Rabbit Run 2:21
4 Completely Alone 4:23
5 Ten Foot Cell 3:47
6 Through the Glass 4:03
7 Blank 2:49
8 Nearby the Hanging Tree 3:20
9 Rattlesnake Bite 3:23
10 Somewhere Out of the Day 3:53
11 Pass That Bottle 2:26
12 Oh Lord 3:12
13 (I Think I'm Gonna) Buy This Town 3:11
14 Only Salvation 3:30
15 Hellhounds on My Tail 3:29
16 Moonshine Chile 3:18
17 Look Around 3:28
18 Set My Love on You 2:55
19 Little Sister 4:43
20 Mad About You 3:09
21 Mad Animal Shuffle 3:33
22 Russian Fields 4:51
23 Can You Dig It? 2:31

Disc 2

1 Run Rabbit Run 2:24
2 Skin Alley 2:40
3 Criminal 3:20
4 Good Morning Headache 2:31
5 Some Fun 2:06
6 Walkin'on the Fire 4:13
7 Wishing Well 2:54
8 Pills 1:58
9 Completely Alone 3:11
10 Steppin' Stone 2:26
11 Icedrops 2:35
12 Maggie McGill 4:20
13 Wilderness 3:09
14 Set My Love on You 2:51
15 Hellhounds on My Tail 3:26
16 Johnny the Pusher 3:58
17 Set Me Free 4:28
18 Little Sister 4:28
19 Mad About You 3:07
20 Little Cunt 2:30
21 Pass That Bottle / Route 66 3:26
22 Jumpin' Jack Flash 3:36
23 Skin Alley 2:26
24 Can You Dig It 2:45

What to play next

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