Sneakin' Suspicion

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Sneakin' Suspicion
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Studio album by
Dr. Feelgood
ReleasedMay 1977
Recorded Rockfield Studios
Genre Rhythm and blues, rock and roll, pub rock
Label United Artists - UAS 30075
Producer Bert de Coteaux
Dr. Feelgood chronology
Stupidity
(1976)		Sneakin' Suspicion
(1977)		 Be Seeing You
(1977)
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Sneakin' Suspicion is the fourth album by the English band Dr. Feelgood, released in 1977. [3] During recording of Sneakin' Suspicion, the band nearly disbanded following the departure of guitarist, songwriter and focal point, Wilko Johnson. [4] The album reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart in June 1977, and remained in that chart for six weeks. It also spawned their first single to enter the corresponding UK Singles Chart - "Sneakin' Suspicion". [5]

Contents

Despite its thriving British success, Dr. Feelgood was unable to find an audience in the United States. After Sneakin' Suspicion they did not release another record in the U.S. until 1980. [6]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Wilko Johnson; except where indicated

  1. "Sneakin' Suspicion" (3:50)
  2. "Paradise" (4:03)
  3. "Nothin' Shakin' (But the Leaves on the Trees)" (Cirino Colacrai, Eddie Fontaine, Johnny Gluck, Diane Lampert) (3:28)
  4. "Time and the Devil" (2:59)
  5. "Lights Out" (Seth David, Mac Rebennack) (1:54)
  6. "Lucky Seven" (Lew Lewis) (2:46)
  7. "All My Love" (3:47)
  8. "You'll Be Mine" (Willie Dixon) (3:17)
  9. "Walking on the Edge" (3:39)
  10. "Hey Mama, Keep Your Big Mouth Shut" (Ellas McDaniel)

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Bruce Eder. "Sneakin' Suspicion - Dr. Feelgood | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  2. ↑ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 204.
  3. ↑ "Wilko Johnson: Guitarist and songwriter with Dr Feelgood, the rockers from Canvey Island who took on the world". The Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2022. p. 29.
  4. ↑ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 290–291. ISBN   1-84195-017-3.
  5. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 162. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  6. ↑ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Dr. Feelgood | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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