Adam's Ribs (song)

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"Adam's Ribs"
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Single by You Am I
from the album Sound as Ever
ReleasedOctober, 1993
Recorded Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Genre Alternative rock
Length3:55
Label rooArt Records
Songwriter(s) Andy Kent, Tim Rogers, Mark Tunaley
Producer(s) Lee Ranaldo
You Am I singles chronology
"Adam's Ribs"
(1993)
"Berlin Chair"
(1994)

"Adam's Ribs" is the debut single by Australian rock band You Am I, from the album Sound as Ever . It was released in 1993 and reached #50 in that year's Hottest 100.

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Reception

Junkee said, ""Adam's Ribs" channels the bands heavier and grungier influences through a power-pop streamline. The main riff could just as easily belong to The Who as it could to Nirvana, and that’s entirely a compliment." [1]

Track listing

  1. "Adam's Ribs" – 3:55
  2. "Spit" - 1:21
  3. "Alembic" - 4:06

"Spit" and "Alembic" are You Am I originals.

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References

  1. David James Young. "God Bless The Fucking Lot Of Us: The History Of You Am I In 15 Essential Tracks". Junkee.