The Feelies discography: 4 top-notch studio albums
What will the Feelies play Monday at Millennium Park? Expect them to draw heavily from their four excellent studio albums:
“Crazy Rhythms” (1980): Covers of the Beatles and Rolling Stones set off caffeinated originals with quirky rhythmic accents and studio experiments. One of the masterpieces of the post-punk era.
“The Good Earth” (1986): With a new lineup (which has remained intact ever since), the quintet builds a richer, almost folk-based variation on its hypnotic sound. (Both the band’s first two records are out of print, but are to be reissued with bonus material this year on the Bar/None label.)
“Only Life” (1988): Not a bold evolution like the first two albums, but a refinement of a sound that values melodic jangle and trancy drone.
“Time for a Witness” (1991): As close a representation of the band’s live sound as there is on record, with forceful performances honed by steady touring.
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