Rockpile
Dave Edmunds · 1972
53 min · 16 tracks · pop music · rock music
A gritty blend of rock and pop brimming with infectious energy and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'Rockpile' is significant for its energetic sound that contributed to the pub rock genre's rise, influencing bands in the late '70s and early '80s. The album features the hit single 'I Hear You Knocking,' which reached No. 1 in several countries and helped solidify Edmunds' reputation as a notable figure in rock music.
- Best for
- infectious energy for sing-alongs dynamic journey with peaks short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in January 1972, 'Rockpile' was Dave Edmunds' second solo album following his debut 'Hand Squeezed' in 1971. At this point, Edmunds was carving out a distinct identity in the British rock scene, leveraging his production skills and musical versatility to gain traction within the burgeoning pub rock movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bee Gees· Christine McVie· Janis Joplin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down Down Down Standout 2:49
- 2 I Hear You Knocking Standout 2:46
- 3 Hell of a Pain 2:56
- 4 It Ain’t Easy 3:08
- 5 The Promised Land 2:35
- 6 Dance, Dance, Dance 2:56
- 7 (I’m a) Lover Not a Fighter Standout 3:31
- 8 Egg or the Hen 4:15
- 9 Sweet Little Rock & Roller 2:37
- 10 Outlaw Blues 5:06
- 11 King of Love 3:07
- 12 Blue Monday 2:48
- 13 Don’t Answer the Door 5:59
- 14 I’ll Get Along 2:49
- 15 I’m Coming Home 3:00
- 16 Stay With Me Tonight 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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