U.K. Squeeze
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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" (oddly 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.
and Glenn Tilbrook
except as indicated.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, but in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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
John Cale
John Davies Cale, OBE is a Welsh musician, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer who was a founding member of the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground....
, except for "Take Me I'm Yours
Take Me I'm Yours
"Take Me I'm Yours" was the first of many hit singles by the New Wave rock band Squeeze. It established the band's trademark vocal style, with Chris Difford singing an octave lower than Glenn Tilbrook. The song has been covered several times, including a unique take by Tim Curry on his 1981 album...
" and "Bang Bang" (oddly the only singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
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
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
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.
Track listing
All songs written by Chris DiffordChris Difford
Chris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
and Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
except as indicated.
- "Sex Master" – 2:21
- "Bang Bang" – 2:04 Produced by Squeeze
- "Strong in Reason" – 4:14
- "Wild Sewerage Tickles Brazil" (Squeeze) – 3:49
- "Out of Control" – 4:44
- "Take Me I'm YoursTake Me I'm Yours"Take Me I'm Yours" was the first of many hit singles by the New Wave rock band Squeeze. It established the band's trademark vocal style, with Chris Difford singing an octave lower than Glenn Tilbrook. The song has been covered several times, including a unique take by Tim Curry on his 1981 album...
" – 3:46 Produced by Squeeze - "The Call" – 5:17
- "Model" – 2:59
- "Remember What" – 2:51
- "First Thing Wrong" – 3:43
- "Hesitation (Rool Britannia)" – 3:45
- "Get Smart" – 2:06
Personnel
- Chris DiffordChris DiffordChris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
– Rhythm Guitar, Vocals - Jools HollandJools HollandJulian Miles "Jools" Holland OBE, DL is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Who, David Gilmour and Bono.Holland is a...
– Keyboards - Harry Kakoulli – Bass
- Gilson LavisGilson LavisGilson Lavis was the drummer for Squeeze from 1976 until 1992. More recently, he has been drumming for Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra....
– Drums - Glenn TilbrookGlenn TilbrookGlenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
– Lead Guitar, Vocals