Sweets From a Stranger

by Squeeze

Sweets From a Stranger cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1982
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 46:08
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Don Snow, Paul Young, Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook, Gilson Lavis, Phil McDonald, John Bentley, Elvis Costello

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Squeeze craft intricate pop-rock and new wave on 'Sweets From a Stranger'. The album's eclectic arrangements and witty lyricism showcase the band's sophisticated songwriting. It marked a creative high point before the group's temporary split.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, pastiche

Tracklist

  1. Out Of Touch (3:50)
  2. I Can't Hold On (3:34)
  3. Points Of View (4:13)
  4. Stranger Than The Stranger On The Shore (3:18)
  5. Onto The Dance Floor (3:38)
  6. When The Hangover Strikes (4:31)
  7. Black Coffee In Bed (6:12)
  8. I've Returned (2:36)
  9. Tongue Like A Knife (4:10)
  10. His House Her Home (3:25)
  11. The Very First Dance (3:18)
  12. The Elephant Ride (3:23)

Credits

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