Shaddap You Face
Joe Dolce · 1981
32 min · 10 tracks
A playful blend of catchy melodies and humorous lyrics that critiques everyday life with a distinctive Italian-American flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shaddap You Face — This title track combines humor and catchy rhythms, epitomizing the album's charm and showcasing Dolce's knack for blending comedy with music.
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If You Want to Be Happy — This track offers a lighthearted perspective on happiness and relationships, featuring Dolce's signature engaging storytelling style that resonates with listeners.
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Boat People — With its poignant commentary on immigration and social issues, this track stands out for its serious undertone amidst the otherwise comedic vibe of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor and catchy melodies, creating a distinctive yet straightforward listening experience.
What we noticed
- The title track features a call-and-response structure, with Dolce's playful vocal delivery contrasting against the backing chorus.
- Several tracks incorporate humorous spoken interludes that enhance the comedic themes present in the lyrics.
- Instrumentation often includes accordion and light percussion, contributing to the Italian-American musical flair.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Want to Be Happy 3:24
- 2 Walking the Dog 3:22
- 3 Shaddap You Face 3:10
- 4 Ain’t Been Missing You 3:05
- 5 Return, Part 1 3:09
- 6 Ain’t No U.F.O. Gonna Catch My Diesel 2:53
- 7 How Can Our Love Be Gone 3:13
- 8 Stick It Out 3:46
- 9 Boat People 4:19
- 10 Return, Part 2 2:02
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