Serious Fun is a Rock album by The Knack, originally released in 1991. On Gatefold: 19 pressings tracked.
About
The Knack attempted a comeback as a power pop band for the '90s, with drummer Billy Ward filling in for Bruce Gary (who was busy as an in-demand session drummer) and producer Don Was adding a modern kick to the rhythm section and a crisp, sharp tone to the drums. While several of the songs are overproduced and a bit cloying (the moderately successful single "Rocket O' Love," "I Want You," "Shine"), others recall the crackling Knack of old. "Serious Fun" throws together the group's familiar harmonies. "One Day at a Time" adds a mature rhythmic pulse that's halfway to Don Henley's "The Last Worthless Evening." "River of Sighs" kicks up a dirty, hard rock funk with guitarist Berton Averre guiding the attack, while singer Doug Fieger tries to muster enough dirt to be convincing. Was' production transforms The Knack into a hard rock band in spots ("I'll Be Your Mau Mau," "Doin' the Dog") where it should've jangled. Knack fans, however, should still find much to love in the flawless playing and execution.
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Tracklist
- 1Rocket O' Love3:10
- 2I Want Love4:02
- 3Serious Fun4:32
- 4One Day At A Time4:25
- 5River Of Sighs5:30
- 6Let's Get Lost4:10
- 7Can Tickle0:40
- 8Shine3:52
- 9Won't Let Go / Aces & Eights4:55
- 10Body Talk4:24
- 11(I'll Be) Your Mau Mau3:52
- 12Doin' The Dog3:45
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- warm
- triumphant
- spiritual
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Berton AverreLEAD GUITAR, KEYBOARDS, VOCALS
- Billy WardDRUMS
- Doug FiegerLEAD VOCALS, GUITAR
- Prescott NilesBASS GUITAR
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 19 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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