What makes Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck by Soul Asylum notable?

This album marked Soul Asylum's entry into the music industry and has since gained recognition for its contribution to the alternative rock genre. Although it did not achieve commercial success at the time, it laid the groundwork for their later breakthrough with 'Grave Dancers Union,' influencing countless bands within the emerging alt-rock scene. 'Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck' is Soul Asylum's debut album, released in 1984 as they began to establish their presence in the burgeoning alternative rock scene. At this point, the band had been performing together for a few years, honing their sound and identity, leading to a raw yet refined collection of tracks that would set them on a path toward greater recognition.

Who is Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck for?

Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck works well if you're into short bursts of energy, dynamic flow with peaks and raw and restless spirit.

How many songs are on Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck?

Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck has 14 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck

Soul Asylum · 1984

41 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Raw, energetic punk-infused alternative rock that captures the restless spirit of early '80s underground music.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of energy
dynamic flow with peaks
raw and restless spirit
for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, immersive albums
seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context: 'Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck' is Soul Asylum's debut album, released in 1984 as they began to establish their presence in the burgeoning alternative rock scene. At this point, the band had been performing together for a few years, honing their sound and identity, leading to a raw yet refined collection of tracks that would set them on a path toward greater recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush

Tracklist

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

1 Draggin Me Down 2:08
2 Long Day 2:45
3 Money Talks 2:31
4 Voodoo Doll 3:42
5 Stranger 3:44
6 Do You Know 1:54
7 Sick of What Song 0:52
8 Religiavision 5:08
9 Spacehead 2:08
10 Walking 2:19
11 Broken Glass 2:23
12 Masquerade 4:16
13 Happy 3:44
14 Black and Blue 3:27

What to play next

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After the Flood: Live from the Grand Forks Prom, June 28, 1997

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