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When We Were the New Boys
Rock · 1998 · 9 tracks

When We Were the New Boys

Rod Stewart

A high-energy pivot where the veteran rocker swaps adult contemporary ballads for gritty Britpop covers and swaggering guitar-driven pub rock.

June 1, 1998 · Warner Music Japan Inc.

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A defiant and joyful celebration of rock and roll longevity, blending 90s grit with 70s swagger.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Cigarettes and Alcohol
4:04
02
Rocks
4:45
03
Superstar
4:21
04
Secret Heart
4:07
05
Hotel Chambermaid
3:50
06
Shelly My Love
3:38
07
When We Were the New Boys
4:41
08
Weak
4:37
09
What Do You Want Me to Do?
3:35
Moments Worth Listening For
The surprisingly heavy guitar crunch opening the Oasis cover that signals a shift away from adult contemporary.
The loose, communal backing vocals on Ooh La La that recapture the unpolished charm of the 1970s.
The way the title track builds into a defiant, nostalgic anthem about the endurance of rock and roll.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does When We Were the New Boys sound next to the rest of Rod Stewart's catalogue?

Playful+1.3σ

Playful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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