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Jumping the Tracks

The Scabs · 1991

46 min · 12 tracks · garage rock

A raw blend of garage rock energy and gritty storytelling that captures the spirit of early '90s alternative music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • gritty storytelling for road trips
  • nostalgic vibes of the '90s
  • raw energy for casual gatherings
  • background music for relaxed evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • fans of polished production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Jumping the Tracks' marked The Scabs' third studio album, following their previous release 'Laughter in the Dark' in 1989. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the Belgian rock scene and began to gain more attention internationally. This album showcased their evolving sound while retaining their garage rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors
The Hives· The White Stripes· The Strokes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Keep on Driving 3:39
  • 2 Robbin' the Liquor Store 5:47
  • 3 Don't You Know 3:22
  • 4 Tell Me About It 4:15
  • 5 Demons 3:39
  • 6 Nothing on My Radio 4:50
  • 7 Hello Lonesome 3:27
  • 8 Read the Magazine 2:54
  • 9 Hard to Forget 2:53
  • 10 You Got My Name, You Got My Number 3:22
  • 11 So 4:08
  • 12 Tracy 4:14

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