Strings 'n' Stripes
The Baseballs · 2011
71 min · 20 tracks · rockabilly
A playful blend of rockabilly and pop, reimagining contemporary hits with a vintage twist.
Why this album works
'Strings 'n' Stripes' showcased The Baseballs' distinctive style, achieving commercial success and reaching the top of the charts in Germany. Their innovative covers revitalized interest in rockabilly, influencing a resurgence of the genre in contemporary music scenes.
- Best for
- playful and upbeat energy dynamic mix of moods short, engaging listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Strings 'n' Stripes' is The Baseballs' third studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Strike!' in 2009. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, which combines classic rockabilly influences with modern pop songs, helping them gain popularity across Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Alvin· Alabama Shakes· Igor & The Red Elvises
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:30
- 2 Candy Shop Standout 3:19
- 3 I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Standout 2:54
- 4 Hello 2:51
- 5 Quit Playing Games 2:53
- 6 Paparazzi 2:47
- 7 Bitch 3:37
- 8 Ghetto Superstar 2:57
- 9 California Gurls Standout 4:14
- 10 Hard Not to Cry 3:03
- 11 Coming Home 3:10
- 12 Tik Tok 3:42
- 13 Follow Me 2:52
- 14 Miami 3:45
- 15 When Love Takes Over (live) 3:58
- 16 She Hates Me (live) 4:05
- 17 Torn (live) 4:15
- 18 Let Me Love You (live) 7:11
- 19 I'm Yours (live) 5:47
- 20 This I a Night (Het Is Een Nacht) 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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