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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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