{"product_id":"blown-to-smithereens","title":"BLOWN TO SMITHEREENS |","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Smithereens: Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak, Mike Mesaros, Dennis Diken.\n\u003cbr\u003eAdditional personnel: Suzanne Vega, Belinda Carlisle (vocals); Marshall Crenshaw (organ).\n\u003cbr\u003eRecorded between October 1982 and August 1994. Includes liner notes by Brett Milano.\n\u003cbr\u003eLiner Note Author: Brett Milano.\n\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: American Recording (10\/1982-06\/1994); Capitol Studio, Hollywood, CA (10\/1982-06\/1994); Grey Room, Los A (10\/1982-06\/1994); Record Plant Studios, New York, NY (10\/1982-06\/1994); Rumbo Recorders (10\/1982-06\/1994).\n\u003cbr\u003ePhotographers: Chris Carroll ; Michael Halsband; Don Miller.\n\u003cbr\u003eWith their British Invasion style of rock, New Jersey's the Smithereens weren't exactly in step with the musical landscape of the mid- to late '80s. It didn't stop the quartet from being critical darlings and perennial candidates to break through to a wider audience. Blown to Smithereens gathers together ample evidence that the attention was more than merited. There's nary a weak moment on this collection, which includes all of the band's best-known songs and radio hits. Sequenced chronologically, Blown to Smithereens leads off with the Beatlesque Beauty \u0026amp; Sadness\" and proceeds with gems like the moody \"Blood \u0026amp; Roses,\" \"In a Lonely Place\" (with its Bacharach vibe), the driving \"House We Used to Live In,\" the sweet, melodic \"Blue Period,\" and closes with a cover of \"Time Won't Let Me.\" Pat DiNizio's often bittersweet, romantic lyrics compliment the polished, yet gritty, power pop resulting in timeless songs like \"Behind the Wall of Sleep,\" \"Only a Memory,\" and \"A Girl Like You.\" For the uninitiated, Blown to Smithereens is a perfect introduction. For fans, it isn't necessarily essential, but rather a wonderful opportunity to revisit one of the more underappreciated bands of the past two decades. ~ Tom Demalon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 1995-04-04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Love Vinyl Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49260880789746,"sku":"L2FS96-4U67-92","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/the-smithereens-blown-to-smithereens_pZktY.jpg?v=1779724248","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/blown-to-smithereens","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}