What Do Pretty Girls Do?
Kirsty MacColl · 1998
48 min · 15 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of witty lyrics and infectious melodies that captures the essence of late '90s pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- witty lyrics with infectious melodies
- steady flow for easy listening
- light-hearted anthems for gatherings
- playful narratives that engage
- short tracks for breaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer heavy, slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'What Do Pretty Girls Do?' was Kirsty MacColl's fifth studio album, coming after her critically acclaimed album 'Galore' in 1995. At this point in her career, she was navigating the music industry's complexities while continuing to establish her voice as a pop songwriter with a unique perspective.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Squeeze· The B-52's· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Come the Cowboy With Me Sonny Jim 3:41
- 2 What Do Pretty Girls Do? 2:36
- 3 Don't Run Away From Me Now 2:57
- 4 Still Life 3:06
- 5 There's a Guy That Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis 3:48
- 6 Walk Right Back 3:38
- 7 Darling, Let's Have Another Baby 2:39
- 8 A New England 3:28
- 9 My Affair 3:45
- 10 Bad 1:59
- 11 Can’t Stop Killing You 3:54
- 12 Caroline 2:48
- 13 Free World 2:45
- 14 He's on the Beach 3:28
- 15 A New England 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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