Maybe You Should Drive
Barenaked Ladies · 1994
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · pop rock
A quirky blend of folk rock and pop, infused with clever lyrics and playful melodies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs quirky storytelling with humor playful melodies for road trips
- Context
- Released on August 16, 1994, 'Maybe You Should Drive' was Barenaked Ladies' second studio album, following their successful debut 'Gordon.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound and gaining traction in the alternative rock scene, establishing themselves as a prominent act in the Canadian music landscape.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock, pop rock
Maybe You Should Drive is an album by Barenaked Ladies, released in 1994. A quirky blend of folk rock and pop, infused with clever lyrics and playful melodies. 'Maybe You Should Drive' helped consolidate Barenaked Ladies' reputation with its hit single 'Alternative Girlfriend,' which reached significant radio play. The album also marked a step toward mainstream recognition, eventually leading to their commercial peak in the late '90s with subsequent releases. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maybe You Should Drive sound like?
A quirky blend of folk rock and pop, infused with clever lyrics and playful melodies. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Maybe You Should Drive by Barenaked Ladies notable?
'Maybe You Should Drive' helped consolidate Barenaked Ladies' reputation with its hit single 'Alternative Girlfriend,' which reached significant radio play. The album also marked a step toward mainstream recognition, eventually leading to their commercial peak in the late '90s with subsequent releases. Released on August 16, 1994, 'Maybe You Should Drive' was Barenaked Ladies' second studio album, following their successful debut 'Gordon.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound and gaining traction in the alternative rock scene, establishing themselves as a prominent act in the Canadian music landscape.
Who is Maybe You Should Drive for?
Maybe You Should Drive works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, quirky storytelling with humor and playful melodies for road trips.
How many songs are on Maybe You Should Drive?
Maybe You Should Drive has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jane Standout 4:04
- 2 Intermittently 3:05
- 3 These Apples 3:10
- 4 You Will Be Waiting 3:45
- 5 A 4:19
- 6 Everything Old Is New Again 4:13
- 7 Alternative Girlfriend Standout 4:22
- 8 Am I the Only One? 4:49
- 9 Little Tiny Song 1:02
- 10 Life, in a Nutshell 3:14
- 11 The Wrong Man Was Convicted Standout 5:05
- 12 Great Provider 4:35
Release Date
August 16, 1994
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
45 min 48 sec
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