Normal as the Next Guy
The Knack · 2001
45 min · 12 tracks · new wave · power pop
Power pop melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a sophisticated yet accessible sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- accessible melodies for sing-alongs
- thoughtful lyrics for introspection
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Normal as the Next Guy' was The Knack's first album in over twenty years, following their commercial peak in the late 1970s with hits like 'My Sharona'. The band reunited to create new material after a long hiatus, reflecting a matured perspective shaped by time and experience. This album marked their attempt to reconnect with both old fans and a new audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cars· The Romantics· Billy Idol
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Les Girls 3:21
- 2 Disillusion Town 4:14
- 3 Girl I Never Lied to You 3:35
- 4 Normal as the Next Guy 3:21
- 5 Spiritual Pursuit 2:17
- 6 It’s Not Me 2:57
- 7 One Day at a Time 4:46
- 8 Seven Days of Heaven 4:45
- 9 Dance of Romance 3:35
- 10 Reason to Live 4:20
- 11 A World of My Own 4:15
- 12 The Man on the Beach 4:14
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