While You Were Out is an album by the American band Soul Asylum, released in 1986.[1][2] It was produced by Chris Osgood.[3] While You Were Out was the band's third release of 1986.[4]
| While You Were Out | ||||
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 33:34 | |||
| Label | Twin/Tone | |||
| Producer | Chris Osgood | |||
| Soul Asylum chronology | ||||
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"The Judge" was covered by the Wildhearts on their album Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before, Vol 1. "Closer to the Stars" was covered by Automatic 7 on their debut release.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Robert Christgau | B+[6] |
| Los Angeles Daily News | A[7] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [8] |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 7/10[4] |
Robert Christgau noted that "once again the most striking track is a slow country-folk rip."[6] The New York Times wrote that Soul Asylum "plays explosive speed-rock in jubilant major keys, the sound of frustration transmuted into sheer momentum."[9] The Advocate deemed the album "professional level garage band music that embodies the very spirit of rock and roll."[10] The Los Angeles Daily News concluded that the band "has moved beyond its punk roots without sacrificing its raw power."[7]
Track listing
edit- "Freaks" – 3:26
- "Carry On" – 2:22
- "No Man's Land" – 2:56
- "Crashing Down" – 2:16
- "The Judge" – 3:09
- "Sun Don't Shine" – 2:45
- "Closer to the Stars" – 2:51
- "Never Too Soon" – 2:59
- "Miracle Mile" – 2:17
- "Lap of Luxury" – 1:53
- "Passing Sad Daydream" – 6:13
References
edit- ^ "Soul Asylum Biography by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Soul Asylum". Trouser Press. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ Bream, Jon (25 Jan 1987). "Minnesota's pop music covers wide spectrum". Star Tribune. p. 1G.
- ^ a b Aaron, Charles (1995). "Soul Asylum". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 368–369. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
- ^ "While You Were Out Review by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Soul Asylum". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ a b Rosen, Craig (February 6, 1987). "Soul finds a new Asylum". L.A. Life. Los Angeles Daily News. p. 37.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 655.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (13 Feb 1987). "Pop and Jazz Guide". The New York Times. p. C23.
- ^ Gilbert, Calvin (January 16, 1987). "Soul Asylum While You Were Out". Fun. The Advocate. p. 2.