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Paint Your Wagon

Red Lorry Yellow Lorry · 1986

44 min · 15 tracks · punk ยท gothic rock

A gritty fusion of gothic rock and punk energy, laced with haunting melodies and sharp lyrical commentary.

Paint Your Wagon is an album by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, released in 1986. A gritty fusion of gothic rock and punk energy, laced with haunting melodies and sharp lyrical commentary. 'Paint Your Wagon' received positive critical reception, helping to establish Red Lorry Yellow Lorry within the burgeoning post-punk landscape. The album's single 'Walking on Your Hands' gained notable airplay, contributing to the band's growing popularity during the mid-1980s and influencing later gothic rock artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Paint Your Wagon sound like?

A gritty fusion of gothic rock and punk energy, laced with haunting melodies and sharp lyrical commentary. Rooted in punk and gothic rock.

What makes Paint Your Wagon by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry notable?

'Paint Your Wagon' received positive critical reception, helping to establish Red Lorry Yellow Lorry within the burgeoning post-punk landscape. The album's single 'Walking on Your Hands' gained notable airplay, contributing to the band's growing popularity during the mid-1980s and influencing later gothic rock artists. In 1986, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry released 'Paint Your Wagon' as their second studio album, following their debut 'Talk About the Weather' from 1985. This album marked a pivotal moment in their career, solidifying their presence in the UK alternative scene and showcasing their evolving sound characterized by darker themes and more intricate instrumentation.

How many songs are on Paint Your Wagon?

Paint Your Wagon has 15 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·44:49

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Walking on Your Hands Standout 2:43
  • 2 Jipp 3:00
  • 3 Last Train 2:22
  • 4 Head All Fire Standout 2:40
  • 5 Mescal Dance 2:43
  • 6 Paint Your Wagon 2:40
  • 7 Shout at the Sky 3:09
  • 8 Which Side 2:11
  • 9 Tear Me Up 2:31
  • 10 Save My Soul 2:48
  • 11 Blitz 3:45
  • 12 Hold Yourself Down 2:41
  • 13 Generation Standout 3:19
  • 14 Spinning Round 2:52
  • 15 Chance 5:18

Release Date

January 1, 1986

Genre

gothic rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

44 min 49 sec