What makes Whatcha Gonna Do? by Peter Green notable?

This album is significant as it marked Green's return to recording after nearly a decade, showcasing his distinctive guitar style and songwriting ability. While it did not achieve major commercial success, it has been praised by critics for its authenticity and remains a notable part of Green’s discography. Released in 1981, Whatcha Gonna Do? was Peter Green's first studio album after a prolonged hiatus following his departure from Fleetwood Mac. At this point in his career, he was attempting to regain his footing in the music industry after battling personal struggles and mental health issues that had sidelined him for years.

How many songs are on Whatcha Gonna Do??

Whatcha Gonna Do? has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Whatcha Gonna Do?

Peter Green · 1981

52 min · 12 tracks · blues

A blend of soulful blues and rock, marked by emotive guitar work and reflective storytelling.

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Gotta See Her Tonight — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics about longing, showcasing Green's vocal prowess.
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Give Me Back My Freedom — The song highlights Green's blues roots with its powerful guitar riffs and emotional plea for liberation, encapsulating the album's central themes.
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Woman Don’t — This track features intricate guitar work and poignant lyrics that reflect on relationships, demonstrating Green's skillful storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Green's guitar work and songwriting but lacks the cohesion and depth of his earlier work.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of blues guitar solos that often extend beyond the typical verse-chorus structure, allowing for improvisation.
Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response dynamic between vocals and guitar, emphasizing Green's emotive playing style.
The pacing varies significantly, with tracks like 'Gotta See Her Tonight' maintaining an upbeat tempo while others slow down to create a reflective mood.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Gotta See Her Tonight 5:49
2 Promised Land 3:33
3 Bullet in the Sky 3:22
4 Give Me Back My Freedom 5:40
5 Last Train to San Antone 5:32
6 To Breave Your Heart 3:56
7 Bizzy Lizzy 3:27
8 Lost My Love 5:25
9 Like a Hot Tomato 3:08
10 Trying to Hit My Head Against the Wall 3:46
11 Woman Don’t 5:03
12 Watcha Gonna Do? 3:48

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