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West a Fool Away

Eddie Meduza · 1984

42 min · 17 tracks · rock music

A raucous blend of rock and humor that captures Sweden's underground scene in the early '80s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • humorous storytelling with punchy tracks
  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • playful irreverence throughout the album
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, introspective pieces
  • seek serious lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1984, Eddie Meduza had established himself as a provocative figure in Swedish rock music, known for his irreverent style. 'West a Fool Away' was his fourth studio album, following the controversial 'Röda Ljus' released in 1983, which solidified his unique voice in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Loudness· Hanoi Rocks· The Hellacopters

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hey Girl 4:06
  • 2 Hold Your Fire 3:54
  • 3 I Don't Love You Any More 3:16
  • 4 California 2:17
  • 5 Dead Man's Curve 2:40
  • 6 Sveriges kompani 3:04
  • 7 Studiostädare Börje Lundin 2:13
  • 8 West a Fool Away (Noshörnings-version) 0:13
  • 9 Undanflykter 2:55
  • 10 Punkar'n å raggar'n 1:59
  • 11 Sverige, vart e' vi på väg 3:26
  • 12 Heil Hitler 2:49
  • 13 Dunder å snus (Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women) 3:47
  • 14 Skarapersiflage 3:14
  • 15 West a Fool Away 0:40
  • 16 Bröderna Lundin rensar studion 2:00
  • 17 West a Fool Away (Elefant-version) 0:14

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