Released 30 years ago
Smashing!
Right Said Fred · 1996
56 min · 14 tracks · pop rock
A cheeky blend of catchy pop hooks and playful lyrics that radiate a carefree, upbeat energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody Loves Me — This track encapsulates the band's signature style with its infectious chorus and self-referential lyrics about fame and public perception.
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Living on a Dream — A standout anthem that combines uplifting melodies with themes of aspiration, reflecting the band's knack for creating feel-good music.
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Mr. Bad Vibe — This song showcases a more introspective side of Right Said Fred, with a groove that contrasts humor with a commentary on negativity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- steady flow with varied tempos
- nostalgic vibes of mid-90s
- upbeat energy for celebrations
- catchy hooks for lighthearted moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1996, Smashing! was Right Said Fred's third studio album, following their successful debut Up in 1991 and the follow-up Sex and Travel in 1993. At this point, they were capitalizing on their established fame from hits like 'I'm Too Sexy', seeking to solidify their place in the pop landscape of the mid-'90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Culture Club· Bros· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everybody Loves Me 3:21
- 2 Brick by Brick 6:08
- 3 Big Time 3:55
- 4 Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town 3:23
- 5 You Want Kissing 3:25
- 6 La Samba 4:02
- 7 Living on a Dream 3:45
- 8 'Til the Sun Goes Cold 4:37
- 9 Favourite Thrill 3:58
- 10 Mr. Bad Vibe 4:10
- 11 Radio 4:26
- 12 ABC 3:46
- 13 Place I Know (The Fairy Song) 4:34
- 14 Everybody Loves Me (reprise) 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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