Johnny Boy (album)

Johnny Boy
Studio album by Johnny Boy
Released April 13, 2006
Genre Indie pop
Label Wild Kingdom
Producer James Dean Bradfield, Dave Eringa, Johnny Boy
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Pitchfork Media 5.2/10 link

Johnny Boy is the 2006 debut album by British indie pop duo Johnny Boy. It contains their previously released singles "You Are the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve" and "Johnny Boy Theme," which were extremely well received by critics despite limited distribution.

The album was co-produced by James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers.

Critical response

The NME gave it 5/10 finding nothing lived up to their debut single.[1] Pitchfork agreed, giving 5.2/10; they also criticised the limited range of singer Lolly.[2]

Track listing

  1. "You Are the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve"
  2. "Wall Street"
  3. "Fifteen Minutes"
  4. "Livin' in the City"
  5. "War on Want"
  6. "Springer"
  7. "All Exits Final"
  8. "Formaldehyde (Last Words of Lottery Loser)"
  9. "Bonnie Parker's 115th Dream"
  10. "Johnny Boy Theme"
  11. "Country Boy"

References

  1. ↑ Elan, Priya (May 31, 2007). "Johnny Boy (album review)". New Musical Express. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  2. ↑ Mitchum, Rob (February 14, 2006). "Johnny Boy (album review)". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 November 2013.