Scratchy: The Complete Reprise Recordings
Crazy Horse · 2005
124 min · 33 tracks · garage rock
Raw, unpolished garage rock anthems blend with heartfelt ballads, showcasing Crazy Horse's signature grit and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don’t Want to Talk About It — This track features poignant lyrics and soulful instrumentation, encapsulating the band's ability to convey deep emotions through simple musicality. Its heartfelt delivery resonates as one of their most memorable performances.
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Gone Dead Train — Opening the album with driving rhythms and powerful vocals, this song sets the tone for the collection, showcasing Crazy Horse's raw energy that defines their iconic sound.
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Dance, Dance, Dance — With its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, this track represents a lighter side of Crazy Horse while still maintaining their gritty edge, making it a standout moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raucous energy for social gatherings
- wave-like dynamics with emotional peaks
- heartfelt storytelling in short bursts
- for nostalgic road trips
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio productions
- seek immediate gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Scratchy: The Complete Reprise Recordings' compiles the band's work from their early years, marking a retrospective phase for Crazy Horse. This collection arrives after a long hiatus since their last studio album, providing listeners with a comprehensive look at their evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· The Stooges· MC5
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don’t Want to Talk About It
The chorus shifts into a vulnerable confession that starkly contrasts with the verses’ more guarded tone.
This shift creates an emotional climax in the song where vulnerability is laid bare, enhancing the overall impact of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gone Dead Train 4:10
- 2 Dance, Dance, Dance 2:13
- 3 Look at All the Things 3:15
- 4 Beggars Day 4:33
- 5 I Don’t Want to Talk About It 5:22
- 6 Downtown 3:16
- 7 Carolay 2:55
- 8 Dirty, Dirty 3:33
- 9 Nobody 2:40
- 10 I’ll Get By 3:11
- 11 Crow Jane Lady 4:27
- 12 Hit and Run 2:43
- 13 Try 3:18
- 14 One Thing I Love 2:37
- 15 Move 3:14
- 16 All Alone Now 2:47
- 17 All the Little Things 5:01
- 18 Fair Weather Friend 2:42
- 19 You Won’t Miss Me 2:47
- 20 Going Home 2:50
- 21 I Don’t Believe It 3:07
- 22 Kind of Woman 4:25
- 23 One Sided Love 3:12
- 24 And She Won’t Even Blow Smoke in My Direction 1:21
Disc 2
- 1 Dirty, Dirty (alternate version) 3:56
- 2 Scratchy (takes 1–3) 12:14
- 3 Dear Song Singer 3:12
- 4 Downtown (unedited long version) 10:44
- 5 Susie’s Song (takes 1–5) 6:15
- 6 When You Dance You Can Really Love 2:53
- 7 Radio Spot 1:11
- 8 Can’t Help Loving That Girl 2:12
- 9 Don’t Go 2:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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