Released 50 years ago this June
Shake Some Action
Flamin' Groovies · 1976
35 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of classic rock and power pop infused with infectious energy and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious energy for gatherings
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- steady pace for road trips
- short tracks for quick listens
- vibrant backdrop for socializing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek deep introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1976, Flamin' Groovies had transitioned into a pivotal phase in their career, releasing 'Shake Some Action' as their fourth studio album. This marked a shift from their earlier garage rock roots towards a more polished power pop sound, following the commercial disappointment of their previous album, 'Flamingo'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sonics· The Stooges· MC5
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shake Some Action 4:34
- 2 Sometimes 2:21
- 3 Yes It's True 2:29
- 4 St. Louis Blues 2:39
- 5 You Tore Me Down 2:49
- 6 Please Please Girl 2:03
- 7 Let the Boy Rock 'n' Roll 2:18
- 8 Don't You Lie to Me 2:27
- 9 She Said Yeah 1:38
- 10 I'll Cry Alone 2:15
- 11 Misery 1:39
- 12 I Saw Her 2:41
- 13 Teenage Confidential 2:45
- 14 I Can't Hide 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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