Spare Parts
Status Quo · 1969
55 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · classic rock · boogie rock
An eclectic mix of melodic rock infused with introspective lyrics and vibrant instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- introspective lyrical exploration short, engaging listening sessions melodic background ambiance
- Context
- Released in September 1969, 'Spare Parts' was Status Quo's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was shifting from their early psychedelic sound toward a more hard rock-oriented style that would define their future successes.
- If you like
- hard rock, classic rock, boogie rock
Spare Parts is an album by Status Quo, released in 1969. An eclectic mix of melodic rock infused with introspective lyrics and vibrant instrumentation. 'Spare Parts' is significant for its role in establishing Status Quo’s identity within the burgeoning rock scene of the late 1960s. While it didn't achieve major commercial success initially, its tracks laid the groundwork for their later hits and solidified their presence in British rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Spare Parts sound like?
An eclectic mix of melodic rock infused with introspective lyrics and vibrant instrumentation. Rooted in hard rock and classic rock.
What makes Spare Parts by Status Quo notable?
'Spare Parts' is significant for its role in establishing Status Quo’s identity within the burgeoning rock scene of the late 1960s. While it didn't achieve major commercial success initially, its tracks laid the groundwork for their later hits and solidified their presence in British rock music. Released in September 1969, 'Spare Parts' was Status Quo's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was shifting from their early psychedelic sound toward a more hard rock-oriented style that would define their future successes.
Who is Spare Parts for?
Spare Parts works well if you're into introspective lyrical exploration, short, engaging listening sessions and melodic background ambiance.
How many songs are on Spare Parts?
Spare Parts has 16 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Face Without a Soul Standout 3:08
- 2 You're Just What I Was Looking for Today 3:49
- 4 Antique Angelica Standout 3:23
- 5 So Ends Another Life 3:12
- 6 Poor Old Man 3:39
- 7 Mr Mind Detector 4:02
- 8 The Clown 3:24
- 9 Velvet Curtains 2:59
- 10 Little Miss Nothing 3:02
- 11 When I Awake 3:52
- 12 Nothing at All 3:58
- 13 The Price of Love (single a-side) 3:41
- 14 Josie (out take) 3:37
- 15 Do You Live in Fire (out take) 2:16
- 16 Hey Little Woman (out take) 3:55
- 17 Are You Growing Tired of My Love (original mono version) 3:37
Release Date
September 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
55 min 42 sec
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