The Real Macaw
Graham Parker · 1983
39 min · 11 tracks · new wave · pub rock
A blend of sharp lyrics and catchy melodies wrapped in a new wave and pub rock aesthetic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- sharp lyrics with wit
- sing-along moments with friends
- lighthearted reflections on life
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- avoid lyrical depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Real Macaw' was released in 1983, Graham Parker was transitioning from his earlier success with albums like 'Squeezing Out Sparks' (1979) into a more polished sound. This release marked his first studio album since parting ways with Arista Records, reflecting both artistic growth and a search for broader commercial appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Costello· Joe Jackson· Nick Lowe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Like a Man 4:37
- 2 You Can’t Take Love for Granted 3:14
- 3 Glass Jaw 2:38
- 4 Passive Resistance 3:18
- 5 Sounds Like Chains 4:42
- 6 Life Gets Better 3:11
- 7 A Miracle a Minute 3:09
- 8 Beyond a Joke 4:47
- 9 Last Couple on the Dance Floor 3:04
- 10 Anniversary 2:57
- 11 (Too Late) The Smart Bomb 3:28
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