American Boy & Girl

by Garland Jeffreys

American Boy & Girl cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:55
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing his remarkably eclectic, streetwise songwriting, 'American Boy & Girl' finds Garland Jeffreys deftly fusing urban rock and roll with slick R&B and reggae sensibilities. The album highlights his biting, socially conscious narratives regarding race and class, delivered with a sophisticated, highly polished studio aesthetic. It stands as an underrated, multifaceted gem from the late-seventies New York rock scene.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, ballad, melodic, soulful, social-commentary, male-vocals, guitars, acoustic, personal

Tracklist

  1. Livin' For Me (4:21)
  2. Bad Dream (2:46)
  3. City Kids (5:12)
  4. American Boy & Girl (3:53)
  5. Matador (4:41)
  6. Night Of The Living Dead (4:44)
  7. Bring Back The Love (3:32)
  8. Ship Of Fools (3:01)
  9. Shoot The Moonlight Out (3:25)
  10. If Mao Could See Me Now (5:15)

Credits

  • Alan Freedman - arranged by
  • Robert Athas - arranged by, bass, chimes, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Tim Cappello - arranged by, keyboards, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, backing vocals
  • Rory Dodd - arranged by [harmony vocals]
  • Rafael Goldfeld - bass
  • Anton Fig - drums, percussion
  • Eric Troyer - harmony vocals
  • Joe Brescio - lacquer cut by

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