Mars Needs Guitars!
Hoodoo Gurus · 1985
33 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and catchy hooks that encapsulates Australian rock's energetic spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy throughout
- catchy sing-along choruses
- for upbeat gatherings
- vibrant guitar-driven soundscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of slow, reflective music
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1985, 'Mars Needs Guitars!' was the Hoodoo Gurus' second album, following their debut 'Stoneage Romeos'. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the Australian music scene, having gained popularity with their signature sound characterized by a mix of alternative rock and new wave influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Church· The B-52's· Midnight Oil
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bittersweet 3:48
- 2 Poison Pen 4:12
- 3 In the Wild 3:08
- 4 Death Defying 3:22
- 5 Like Wow - Wipeout 3:12
- 6 Hayride to Hell 3:16
- 7 Show Some Emotion 2:56
- 8 The Other Side of Paradise 3:32
- 9 Mars Needs Guitars! 2:52
- 10 She 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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