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Suck On

The Pastels · 1988

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A dreamy blend of jangly guitars and soft vocals that captures the essence of Scottish indie pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamy afternoon daydreaming
  • gentle sing-along moments
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • short bursts of joy
  • soft melodies for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer long, dense albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Suck On' is The Pastels' second studio album, following their debut 'Up for a Bit with The Pastels' from 1987. This album marked a significant step in their artistic development, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their lo-fi charm. It was a period of increased visibility for the band within the burgeoning Scottish indie scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Baby Honey 6:55
  • 2 I Wonder Why 2:10
  • 3 Something Going On 3:23
  • 4 Till Morning Comes 3:42
  • 5 Million Tears (BBC live) 2:34
  • 6 Surprise Me 4:27
  • 7 She Always Cries on Sunday 3:24
  • 8 Baby Honey (BBC live) 4:53
  • 9 Million Tears 2:39
  • 10 I'm Alright With You 3:13
  • 11 Couldn't Care Less 1:52
  • 12 What It's Worth 4:36

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