Round Trip
The Knack · 1981
66 min · 17 tracks · new wave · power pop
A vibrant fusion of power pop and new wave, infused with playful lyrical wit and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful lyrical wit throughout
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy album experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Round Trip' is The Knack's third studio album, following their successful debut 'Get the Knack' and the sophomore effort 'But the Little Girls Understand.' At this point, The Knack was attempting to navigate the shifting musical landscape of the early '80s while still seeking to recapture the commercial success of their initial hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cars· The Romantics· Billy Idol
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radiating Love 3:58
- 2 Soul Kissin’ 3:36
- 3 Africa 4:30
- 4 She Likes the Beat 3:00
- 5 Just Wait and See 3:00
- 6 We Are Waiting 4:21
- 7 Boys Go Crazy 2:44
- 8 Li’l Cal’s Big Mistake 3:41
- 9 Sweet Dreams 3:33
- 10 Another Lousy Day in Paradise 3:30
- 11 Pay the Devil (Ooo, Baby, Ooo) 4:09
- 12 Art War 4:39
- 13 Go Away, Stay Away 3:33
- 14 Li’l Cal’s Big Mistake (live) 4:01
- 15 Art War (alternate mix) 3:47
- 16 On the Beach (rehearsal recording) 6:06
- 17 Pay the Devil (Ooo, Baby, Ooo) (songwriting demo/alternate version) 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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