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It's B Een a Long Day
Smoking Popes
It's B Een a Long Day
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
ALL THE SONGS IN THIS COLLECTION WERE RECORDED BETWEEN 1991-1998. THEY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY RELEASED ON VARIOUS COMPILATIONS AND 7 INCHES (INNOCULATOR, BREAKUP, AND 2). THERE IS ONE UNRELEASED SONG CALLED "LONG DAY" WHICH ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Smoking Popes
Title: It's B Een a Long Day
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Asian Man
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 2/16/2010
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style: Hardcore & Punk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 612851019225

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ALL THE SONGS IN THIS COLLECTION WERE RECORDED BETWEEN 1991-1998. THEY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY RELEASED ON VARIOUS COMPILATIONS AND 7 INCHES (INNOCULATOR, BREAKUP, AND 2). THERE IS ONE UNRELEASED SONG CALLED "LONG DAY" WHICH WAS FOUND IN THE CORNER OF JOSH'S BASEMENT. THIS MAKES FOR A PERFECT COMPILATION OF THE GENESIS OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PUNK BANDS OF THE 90'S. ENJOY THEIR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS.
 

CD Reviews

Smoking Popes: The Early Years
Mel Zorro | 02/17/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)

"It's hard to believe the Smoking Popes we've come to know and love started out with this style of poorly performed, amateurish punk rock. But always on display was the heart on their sleeve emotion that would make their music unforgettable.



The "Smoking Popes 1991-1998" album released on Double Zero Records a decade ago contained many, but not all of these songs, instead making room for the full track listing of the Popes' first full length album "Get Fired". So having the complete collection of early Pope's singles is a real treat.



Of course we get early versions of live favorites: "Brand New Hairstyle", "Stars", "Writing A Letter" and "Waiting Around" that show how much their style has evolved, but there are a few forgotten gems as well.



The quirky lyrics of "Sandra", "No Time For Your Lies" and "Run Away" ring in your ears long after the last chord fades away.



While the heartfelt emotion of "Down The Street", "Long Day" and "First Time"(recently re-recorded for "Stay Down") reminds the listener of where the band is headed.



In all honesty the best tracks on the album are "Pasted" and "Do Something" which came after the band had crossed over to their signature sound and Josh opted to croon instead of whine/scream his vocals.



Overall this is a piece of history for completists, but if you want to hear what the band is all about buy "Born To Quit", "Destination Failure" or "Stay Down" for a truly enjoyable listening experience.



The track list is as follows:



1 Sandra

2 Brand New Hairstyle

3 No Time For Your Lies

4 Missing Out

5 Theme From Cheerleader

6 Wanted Love

7 Run Away

8 Waiting Around

9 Down the Street

10 Never Coming Back

11 Breaking

12 Long Day

13 Writing a Letter

14 Stars

15 Under the Blanket

16 First Time

17 Hang

18 Leather & Lace

19 Do Something

20 Pasted"