Open All Night cover

Open All Night

The Georgia Satellites · 1988

40 min · 11 tracks · Southern rock

A rollicking blend of Southern rock energy and gritty melodies, capturing the spirit of late-night escapades.

Why this album works

'Open All Night' features the hit single 'Sheila,' which reached No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a continuation of the band's commercial viability. The album is notable for its energetic style that helped solidify the Georgia Satellites' reputation in the late '80s rock scene, contributing to the resurgence of Southern rock during that era.
Career context
Released in January 1988, 'Open All Night' was The Georgia Satellites' second studio album following their self-titled debut in 1986. By this time, the band had begun to carve out a niche within the Southern rock genre, building on their initial success while expanding their sound and audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Neil Young· ZZ Top· Hank Williams Jr.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Open All Night Standout 2:50
  • 2 Sheila Standout 3:43
  • 3 Whole Lotta Shakin' Standout 2:34
  • 4 Cool Inside 3:00
  • 5 Don't Pass Me By 4:52
  • 6 My Baby 4:08
  • 7 Mon Cheri 4:40
  • 8 Down and Down 3:50
  • 9 Dunk 'n' Dine 2:32
  • 10 Baby So Fine 3:50
  • 11 Hand to Mouth 4:50

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