Little Criminals
Randy Newman · 1977
38 min · 12 tracks · blues · contemporary R&B · alternative country
A sardonic blend of piano-driven melodies and biting social commentary wrapped in a playful, satirical style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- playful yet introspective moods
- sardonic storytelling experiences
- quirky, whimsical reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Little Criminals' was released in September 1977, Randy Newman had established himself as a unique voice in music with his previous albums, including the critically acclaimed 'Sail Away.' This album marked a significant commercial breakthrough for Newman, thanks in part to the hit single 'Short People,' which brought his quirky songwriting to a wider audience and solidified his status as a distinctive figure in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Leonard Cohen· Tom Waits
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Short People 2:57
- 2 You Can't Fool the Fat Man 2:46
- 3 Little Criminals 3:06
- 4 Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father 2:43
- 5 Jolly Coppers on Parade 3:49
- 6 In Germany Before the War 3:42
- 7 Sigmund Freud's Impersonation of Albert Einstein in America 2:53
- 8 Baltimore 4:05
- 9 I'll Be Home 2:48
- 10 Rider in the Rain 3:54
- 11 Kathleen (Catholicism Made Easier) 3:37
- 12 Old Man on the Farm 2:13
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