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.
Why this album works
The album gained notoriety for its bold themes and satirical lyrics, particularly the track 'Heil Hitler', which sparked discussions around censorship in Sweden. It also resonated with fans, contributing to Meduza’s growing reputation as a cultural provocateur during the 1980s.
- 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
- ABBA· Roxette· Kent· The Cardigans· Carola Häggkvist· Per Gessle· Kikki Danielsson· Magnus Uggla
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Girl Standout 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 Standout 3:26
- 12 Heil Hitler Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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