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The Real Macaw
Rock · 1983 · 11 tracks

The Real Macaw

Graham Parker

Polished 1983 new wave with a soulful edge. Sharp synthesizers meet Parker's signature raspy delivery for a record of literate, mid-tempo pop-rock.

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It's Graham Parker's soul-man sneer dressed up in sharp 80s suits and neon lights.

A sophisticated blend of 80s pop polish and weary, literate soulfulness.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Just Like a Man
2:39
02
You Can’t Take Love for Granted
4:38
03
Glass Jaw
3:15
04
Passive Resistance
3:20
05
Sounds Like Chains
4:45
06
Life Gets Better
3:16
07
A Miracle a Minute
3:12
08
Beyond a Joke
4:50
09
Last Couple on the Dance Floor
3:04
10
Anniversary
3:03
11
(Too Late) The Smart Bomb
3:32
Moments Worth Waiting For
The rhythmic tension of the bassline on 'Passive Resistance' locking in with the sharp, staccato keyboard stabs
The soulful, almost desperate vocal delivery in the bridge of 'Life Gets Better' that cuts through the polished production
The way the drums on 'Sounds Like Chains' use a heavy 80s gated reverb to create a sense of industrial claustrophobia
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