Smart Alex

by The Adicts

Smart Alex cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Cleopatra
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:03:29
  • Community rating: 3.26/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Oswin Falquero, Lelo Danino, David Fenton

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The 'Droog'-attired punk veterans significantly broadened their sound for their third full-length album, incorporating prominent keyboards and acoustic guitars. 'Smart Alex' retains their upbeat, anthemic choruses while adopting the polished production values and melodic sensibilities of mid-80s new wave.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, fast, punchy, infectious, party

Tracklist

  1. Ode to Joy (1:39)
  2. Smart Alex (2:25)
  3. Troubadour (3:49)
  4. Tokyo - Single Version (2:59)
  5. California (3:28)
  6. Crazy (2:44)
  7. Bad Boy (3:27)
  8. Jellybaby (2:51)
  9. Maybe or Maybe Not (1:47)
  10. Rockin Wrecker (2:16)
  11. Runaway (3:20)
  12. You're All Fools (4:19)
  13. Tokyo (3:06)
  14. A.D.X. Medley (4:35)
  15. The Odd Couple (3:06)
  16. Falling in Love Again (4:08)
  17. Come Along (3:07)
  18. It's a Laugh (1:52)
  19. Saturday Night (2:13)
  20. Falling in Love Again - 12" Mix (6:07)

Credits

  • Monkey - artwork [scribble], vocals [vox]
  • Mel Ellis - bass [bassix]
  • Pete Dee - cover [cover concept], guitar [lix]
  • Kid Dee - drums [stix]
  • Ludwig van Beethoven - written-by

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