Star Smile Strong
Ian McNabb · 2017
59 min · 12 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of new wave energy and introspective lyricism, underscored by eclectic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- introspective moments of reflection
- dynamic flow keeps attention
- vibrant energy for afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, fast tracks
- seek single hits only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2017, Ian McNabb was in the midst of a prolific solo career, having released several albums since his early days with The Icicle Works. 'Star Smile Strong' marked his return after a five-year gap since his last studio album, showcasing a renewed creative vigor and a mature sound that reflects both personal and artistic growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Psychedelic Furs· Echo & the Bunnymen· The Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mystic Age 8:01
- 2 Can't Get What I Want 3:13
- 3 How She Moves 2:58
- 4 Waitin' for a Streetcar 2:48
- 5 Enabler 4:24
- 6 Lazy Water 4:26
- 7 I Kinda Like It Without You 5:01
- 8 Hotter Than the Sun 4:43
- 9 Women Love a Bastard (Men Love a Bitch) 3:38
- 10 Wanna Change My Plea to Guilty 3:55
- 11 This Love I Feel for You 3:17
- 12 Clarabella (Come to the Window) 12:42
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