Meet The Smithereens! cover

Meet The Smithereens!

The Smithereens · 2007

27 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant homage to classic Beatles tunes, infused with The Smithereens' signature power pop energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of nostalgic energy
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • front-loaded excitement and joy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, introspective albums
  • seek deep lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Meet The Smithereens!' marked a return for the band after a hiatus following their last original album, 'God Save The Smithereens' in 1999. This cover album showcases the band's deep admiration for The Beatles and their ability to reinterpret iconic songs while maintaining their own distinct sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Soul Asylum· Big Star· R.E.M.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Want to Hold Your Hand 2:29
  • 2 I Saw Her Standing There 3:00
  • 3 This Boy 2:33
  • 4 It Won’t Be Long 2:15
  • 5 All I’ve Got to Do 2:05
  • 6 All My Loving 2:10
  • 7 Don’t Bother Me 2:33
  • 8 Little Child 1:49
  • 9 Till There Was You 2:14
  • 10 Hold Me Tight 2:32
  • 11 I Wanna Be Your Man 2:07
  • 12 Not a Second Time 2:09

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