Album Info
| Artist: | The Knack |
| Album: | Get The Knack |
| Released: | Australia, 1979 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | Let Me Out | 2:20 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger | ||
| A2 | Your Number Or Your Name | 2:57 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger | ||
| A3 | Oh Tara | 3:04 |
| Written-By - Fieger | ||
| A4 | (She's So) Selfish | 4:30 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger | ||
| A5 | Maybe Tonight | 4:00 |
| Written-By - Fieger | ||
| A6 | Good Girls Don't | 3:07 |
| Written-By - Fieger | ||
| B1 | My Sharona | 4:52 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger | ||
| B2 | Heartbeat | 2:11 |
| Written-By - Montgomery, Petty | ||
| B3 | Siamese Twins (The Monkey And Me) | 3:25 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger | ||
| B4 | Lucinda | 4:00 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger | ||
| B5 | That's What The Little Girls Do | 2:41 |
| Written-By - Fieger | ||
| B6 | Frustrated | 3:51 |
| Written-By - Averre, Fieger |
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Description
1979 was an iconic year for rock music, and few albums epitomized the sound of that era better than The Knack's debut, "Get The Knack." Thrusting the band into overnight superstardom, this album was a powerful counterpoint to the dominating disco scene, reintroducing pure, unadulterated power pop to the masses.
It's impossible to discuss "Get The Knack" without leading with its flagship single, "My Sharona." This track's instantly recognizable guitar riff, combined with its infectious chorus, rendered it a commercial juggernaut, making it a staple on both radio airwaves and in popular culture for decades to come. Doug Fieger's vocals, bursting with youthful exuberance, and the track's driving rhythm section by drummer Bruce Gary and bassist Prescott Niles, encapsulate the raw energy that defines much of the album.
Beyond its chart-topping hits, "Get The Knack" offers a plethora of other musical gems. "Your Number or Your Name" is a quintessential pop-rock track, blending perfectly the band's knack (pun intended) for catchy hooks with a robust rock foundation. "Oh Tara," with its Beatlesque feel, showcases the band's broader musical influences and highlights their ability to craft tender and touching ballads amidst their more upbeat offerings.
"Heartbeat," a Buddy Holly cover, pays homage to the pioneers of rock 'n' roll. It's both a nod to the past and an assertion of The Knack's place in the rock lineage. The track feels both familiar, echoing the early days of rock, and refreshingly new with its contemporary late-'70s spin.
However, like many albums of its time, "Get The Knack" wasn’t without controversy. Some critics felt the album’s lyrical content sometimes verged on the chauvinistic, with tracks like "(She's So) Selfish" drawing particular scrutiny. While the music scene of the '70s and '80s was rife with such thematic elements, retrospective analysis often grapples with the complex interplay between the album’s undeniable musical prowess and its sometimes-problematic lyrics.
That said, from a purely musical standpoint, "Get The Knack" is an exercise in tight, focused songwriting. Each track is lean, devoid of any excess, and gets straight to the point. This minimalist approach ensures that the album, despite being over four decades old, doesn't feel bloated or dated.
In the grand arc of rock music, "Get The Knack" serves as a critical bridge. It merges the sensibilities of early rock legends with the evolving sound of the late '70s, offering a fresh alternative to the disco and punk that were dominating the scene. While The Knack may have been criticized for being too commercially oriented, there's no denying the impact of this album on the power pop genre and rock music as a whole.
To conclude, "Get The Knack" is a testament to a time when rock was undergoing a renaissance. Its catchy tunes, dynamic performances, and undeniably infectious energy make it an album worth revisiting time and again. It's a snapshot of a band at their prime, delivering an album that would shape the sounds of the decades that followed.