The Parkerilla
53 min · 13 tracks · new wave · pub rock
A vibrant blend of pub rock energy and new wave experimentation, bursting with lyrical wit and social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lyrical wit and social commentary
- dynamic journey with peaks
- pub energy for gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on youth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid longer, in-order listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'The Parkerilla' came during Graham Parker's rise as a leading figure in the pub rock scene following his acclaimed album 'Heat Treatment'. This live recording showcases Parker's dynamic stage presence and musical versatility, capturing a pivotal moment in his career where he began to gain wider recognition in the United States.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Costello· Joe Jackson· Nick Lowe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lady Doctor 2:56
- 2 Fool’s Gold 4:32
- 3 Tear Your Playhouse Down 3:30
- 4 Don’t Ask Me Questions 5:33
- 5 The Heat in Harlem 7:33
- 6 Silly Thing 3:11
- 7 Gypsy Blood 5:03
- 8 Back to Schooldays 2:51
- 9 Heat Treatment 3:11
- 10 Watch the Moon Come Down 5:16
- 11 New York Shuffle 3:10
- 12 Soul Shoes 3:15
- 13 Don’t Ask Me Questions 3:50
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