Squeeze (Squeeze album)

Squeeze is the self-titled first studio album released by British group Squeeze. The album title was simply Squeeze in the United Kingdom, but in the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries the album, like the band, was marketed under the name U.K. Squeeze to avoid confusion with similarly named American and Australian groups.

The LP was produced by John Cale, except for "Take Me I'm Yours" and "Bang Bang" (also the only singles released from the LP). Those songs were produced by the band.

The initial A&M Canada and A&M U.S. LP pressings were released on limited edition red vinyl.

In 1997, the CD was released in the UK with two bonus tracks, as part of the Six of One... box set. The set included the band's first six studio albums, each digitally remastered. These CDs were made available for individual purchase in 1998.

Reception

The album received a negative retrospective review from Allmusic, who said that producer John Cale forced Squeeze to pursue a musical direction that ran contrary to their inclinations, with disastrous results. They singled out the two tracks produced by the band themselves as the only ones which show any sign of the artistic success they would later reach.^[1]

Track listing

All songs written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook except as indicated.

1. "Sex Master" – 2:21
2. "Bang Bang" – 2:04 Produced by Squeeze
3. "Strong in Reason" – 4:14
4. "Wild Sewerage Tickles Brazil" (Squeeze) – 3:49
5. "Out of Control" – 4:44
6. "Take Me I'm Yours" – 3:46 Produced by Squeeze
7. "The Call" – 5:17
8. "Model" – 2:59
9. "Remember What" – 2:51
10. "First Thing Wrong" – 3:43
11. "Hesitation (Rool Britannia)" – 3:45
12. "Get Smart" – 2:06

Bonus Tracks (1997 reissue)

13. "Deep Cuts" – 4:04
14. "Heartbreak" – 4:54

Personnel

• Chris Difford – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
• Jools Holland – Keyboards
• Harry Kakoulli – Bass
• Gilson Lavis – Drums
• Glenn Tilbrook – Lead Guitar, Vocals

References

External links

• Album summary