Such Friends Are Dangerous

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Such Friends Are Dangerous
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Studio album by
Excuse 17
ReleasedApril 24, 1995
Genre Queercore
Length34:18
Label Kill Rock Stars
Producer John Goodmanson, Excuse 17
Excuse 17 chronology
Excuse Seventeen
(1994)		Such Friends Are Dangerous
(1995)

Such Friends Are Dangerous is the second and final studio album by American punk rock band Excuse 17, released on April 24, 1995 by Kill Rock Stars. [1] The album received generally positive reviews from music critics.

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Critical reception

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Such Friends Are Dangerous received generally positive reviews. Jimmy Draper of AllMusic said that the album is "full of violently emotional catharsis", citing the songs "This Is Not Your Wedding Song" and "The Drop Dead Look" as the "startling centerpieces." [2] Prominent music critic Robert Christgau gave the album a 1 star honorable mention, commenting "Carrie Brownstein finds her scream." [3] J. Neo of Puncture praised the vocal interplay between Becca Albee and Brownstein, stating that "the way they trade lines and finish each other's songs is electrifying." [4]

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Carrie Rachel Brownstein is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney. During a long hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, she formed the group Wild Flag. During this period, Brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside Fred Armisen which were developed into the satirical comedy TV series Portlandia. The series went on to win Emmy and Peabody Awards. Sleater-Kinney eventually reunited; as of 2015 Brownstein was touring with the band as well as in support of her new memoir.

Track listing

  1. "5 Acres" – 2:03
  2. "Forever Fired" – 3:14
  3. "Watchmaker" – 3:08
  4. "I'd Rather Eat Glass" – 2:56
  5. "Deactur H.S." – 2:20
  6. "This Is Not Your Wedding Song" – 4:28
  7. "The Drop Dead Look" – 1:47
  8. "Designated Shotgun" – 2:28
  9. "Getoff" – 2:34
  10. "Nervousness Never Fades" – 2:27
  11. "Special Guest, Me" – 2:10
  12. "Framed" – 2:14
  13. "She Wants 3-D" – 2:29

Personnel

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References

  1. ↑ "Excuse 17". Kill Rock Stars. Archived from the original on 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  2. 1 2 Jimmy Draper. "Such Friends Are Dangerous Review". AllMusic . Retrieved 2013-01-05.
  3. 1 2 Robert Christgau. "Consumer Guide Reviews: Excuse 17" . Retrieved 2013-01-05.
  4. ↑ J. Neo (1995). "Such Friends Are Dangerous review". Puncture (34).
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