Mixed Bag cover

Mixed Bag

The Troggs · 1968

33 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A playful fusion of garage rock and pop melodies, blending infectious hooks with raw, energetic performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sing-along moments
  • steady mid-tempo enjoyment
  • short tracks for quick listening
  • infectious hooks throughout
  • lighthearted background energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep narratives
  • fans of lengthy epics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 1, 1968, 'Mixed Bag' was The Troggs' fourth studio album, following their commercial success with 'Wild Thing'. At this point in their career, the band sought to diversify their sound while still capitalizing on their established rock identity.
Stylistic neighbors
The Kinks· The Animals· The Yardbirds

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Surprise Surprise 2:49
  • 2 You Can Cry If You Want To 2:54
  • 3 Say Darlin’ 2:47
  • 4 Marbles and Some Gum 2:06
  • 5 Purple Shades 2:25
  • 6 Heads or Tails 3:44
  • 7 Hip Hip Hooray 2:20
  • 8 Little Girl 2:59
  • 9 Maybe the Madman 2:14
  • 10 Off the Record 3:45
  • 11 We Waited for Someone 2:52
  • 12 There’s Something About You 2:43

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