Tag: UK Squeeze

  • Squeeze, Sweets From a Stranger, 1982 on A&M

    Squeeze, Sweets From a Stranger, 1982 on A&M

    Fifth studio album from Squeeze, this one including Don Snow, John Bentley, and Gilson Lavis alongside Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. and featuring “Black Coffee in Bed” with backing vocals from Elvis Costello and Paul Young. Lover the overlay flap on the front – “When it comes to Squeeze, they can’t be called ‘critics’” –…

  • Squeeze, Cool for Cats, 1979 on A&M

    Squeeze, Cool for Cats, 1979 on A&M

    Second album from the late 70s power-pop version of Squeeze (aka UK Squeeze) with Jools Holland joining Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. The “UK Squeeze” name was ropped for later releases in the US, but was still used in Australia up through Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti. This album includes the title track as well as…

  • U.K. Squeeze, self-titled debut, 1978, A&M.

    U.K. Squeeze, self-titled debut, 1978, A&M.

    U.K. Squeeze, self-titled debut, 1978, A&M. U.K. Squeeze were known in the UK as Squeeze. My copy is on red translucent vinyl with promo labels. Yes, they made colored vinyl back in the 70s as well, it is not just a new hipster thing. Take Me I’m Yours and Strong In Reason are my favorites…