Smash Your Head Against the Wall
John Entwistle · 1971
68 min · 18 tracks · hard rock
A quirky blend of hard rock and art pop, driven by theatrical storytelling and Entwistle's signature bass prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Size — This opening track encapsulates the album’s playful yet heavy sound, featuring tight instrumentation and clever lyrics that set the tone for Entwistle’s solo exploration.
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Heaven & Hell — This standout track combines dark themes with a catchy melody, showcasing Entwistle's ability to weave complex narratives into memorable music.
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What Are We Doing Here? — The song features an engaging call-and-response structure that highlights Entwistle's distinct vocal style and lyrical wit, making it a memorable highlight on the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Size 3:47
- 2 Pick Me Up (Big Chicken) 3:44
- 3 What Are We Doing Here? 3:51
- 4 What Kind of People Are They? 2:44
- 5 Heaven & Hell 4:55
- 6 Ted End 2:38
- 7 You're Mine 4:39
- 8 No. 29 (Eternal Youth) 5:37
- 9 I Believe in Everything 3:11
- 10 Cinnamon Girl 3:05
- 11 It's Hard to Write a Love Song (demo) 4:55
- 12 The Haunted Can Be Free (demo) 3:54
- 13 World Behind My Face (demo) 4:56
- 14 My Size (early take) 3:50
- 15 What Kind of People Are They? (demo) 2:55
- 16 Pick Me Up (Big Chicken) (demo) 3:09
- 17 No. 29 (Eternal Youth) (demo) 4:39
- 18 Ted End (demo) 1:57
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