The Raw and the Cooked
Fine Young Cannibals · 1989
35 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and soulful grooves that define late '80s pop-rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- catchy sing-along choruses
- uplifting party atmosphere
- reflective yet upbeat vibes
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking slow, contemplative tracks
- prefer complex, sprawling narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1989, 'The Raw and the Cooked' is Fine Young Cannibals' second album, following their successful self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from emerging post-punk icons to mainstream pop success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Specials· Talking Heads· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Drives Me Crazy 3:38
- 2 Good Thing 3:24
- 3 I’m Not the Man I Used to Be 4:21
- 4 I’m Not Satisfied 3:50
- 5 Tell Me What 2:50
- 6 Don’t Look Back 3:39
- 7 It’s OK (It’s Alright) 3:32
- 8 Don’t Let It Get You Down 3:23
- 9 As Hard as It Is 3:14
- 10 Ever Fallen in Love 3:54
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