Normal as the Next Guy
The Knack · 2001
45 min · 12 tracks · new wave · power pop
Power pop melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a sophisticated yet accessible sonic landscape.
Normal as the Next Guy is an album by The Knack, released in 2001. Power pop melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a sophisticated yet accessible sonic landscape. 'Normal as the Next Guy' showcased The Knack's enduring appeal and craftsmanship, receiving positive reviews that highlighted its catchy hooks. It didn’t chart as high as their earlier works but gained respect within power pop circles, influencing a resurgence of interest in the genre during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Normal as the Next Guy sound like?
Power pop melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a sophisticated yet accessible sonic landscape. Rooted in new wave and power pop.
What makes Normal as the Next Guy by The Knack notable?
'Normal as the Next Guy' showcased The Knack's enduring appeal and craftsmanship, receiving positive reviews that highlighted its catchy hooks. It didn’t chart as high as their earlier works but gained respect within power pop circles, influencing a resurgence of interest in the genre during the early 2000s. Released in 2001, 'Normal as the Next Guy' was The Knack's first album in over twenty years, following their commercial peak in the late 1970s with hits like 'My Sharona'. The band reunited to create new material after a long hiatus, reflecting a matured perspective shaped by time and experience. This album marked their attempt to reconnect with both old fans and a new audience.
How many songs are on Normal as the Next Guy?
Normal as the Next Guy has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Les Girls 3:21
- 2 Disillusion Town Standout 4:14
- 3 Girl I Never Lied to You 3:35
- 4 Normal as the Next Guy Standout 3:21
- 5 Spiritual Pursuit 2:17
- 6 It’s Not Me 2:57
- 7 One Day at a Time 4:46
- 8 Seven Days of Heaven Standout 4:45
- 9 Dance of Romance 3:35
- 10 Reason to Live 4:20
- 11 A World of My Own 4:15
- 12 The Man on the Beach 4:14
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