The Days of Wine and Roses
The Dream Syndicate · 1982
73 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of early 80s alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- for late-night drives
- dynamic flow across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer single-track listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1982, 'The Days of Wine and Roses' was The Dream Syndicate's debut album, positioning them at the forefront of the burgeoning Paisley Underground scene. This release followed their formation in 1981, showcasing their unique sound that combined elements of punk, folk rock, and psychedelic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Velvet Underground· Spacemen 3· My Bloody Valentine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tell Me When It’s Over 3:32
- 2 Definitely Clean 3:30
- 3 That’s What You Always Say 3:13
- 4 Then She Remembers 4:07
- 5 Halloween 6:10
- 6 When You Smile 4:15
- 7 Until Lately 6:50
- 8 Too Little, Too Late 3:27
- 9 The Days of Wine and Roses 7:34
- 10 Sure Thing 4:02
- 11 That’s What You Always Say (Down There EP version) 4:22
- 12 When You Smile (Down There EP version) 3:10
- 13 Some Kinda Itch 5:32
- 14 Too Little, Too Late (rehearsal version) 3:40
- 15 Definitely Clean (rehearsal version) 3:36
- 16 That’s What You Always Say 3:57
- 17 Last Chance for You 2:39
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