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Squeeze

Squeeze

United Kingdom Est. 1974

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with rhythmic immediacy and layered melodies that create an intricate dynamic between tension and release."

Squeeze matters because they encapsulate a pivotal moment in British music where sharp lyrical wit intersected with infectious melodies. Emerging from the late 1970s and early 1980s, the band contributed significantly to the new wave sound while crafting songs that resonated with both the everyday struggles and idiosyncrasies of life, something that set them apart from their contemporaries.

Squeeze matters because they encapsulate a pivotal moment in British music where sharp lyrical wit intersected with infectious melodies. Emerging from the late 1970s and early 1980s, the band contributed significantly to the new wave sound while crafting songs that resonated with both the everyday struggles and idiosyncrasies of life, something that set them apart from their contemporaries. Their ability to address themes of love, loss, and social commentary made their music relatable and enduring, influencing countless musicians who followed. The band's approach is characterized by a blend of rock sensibilities infused with pop hooks, often underpinned by rhythmic precision and clever, punchy arrangements. They created a distinctive sound by intertwining upbeat tempos with poignant lyrics, balancing lightheartedness with deeper emotional resonance. This innovative melding allowed their music to traverse both dance floors and contemplative spaces, inviting listeners to engage on multiple levels. Squeeze often explores the intricacies of human relationships and personal narratives through a lens of dry humor and irony. Their songwriting voice strikes a balance between sincerity and playfulness, employing vivid storytelling techniques that spark visual imagery. This duality enables their tracks to convey complex emotions while maintaining an accessible tone.

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Discography

61 releases • 18 studio • 1977–2022

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Packet of Three

Packet of Three (1977)

Squeeze

Cool for Cats

Cool for Cats (1979)

Argybargy

Argybargy (1980)

East Side Story

East Side Story (1981)

Sweets from a Stranger

Sweets from a Strang... (1982)

Singles – 45's and Under

Singles – 45's and U... (1982)

Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti

Cosi Fan Tutti Frutt... (1985)

Babylon and On

Babylon and On (1987)

Frank

Play

Some Fantastic Place

Some Fantastic Place (1993)

Ridiculous

Ridiculous (1995)

Domino

Spot the Difference

Spot the Difference (2010)

Cradle to the Grave

Cradle to the Grave (2015)

The Knowledge

The Knowledge (2017)

Albums ()

The Knowledge

The Knowledge

2017

Cradle to the Grave

Cradle to the Grave

2015

Spot the Difference

Spot the Difference

2010

Domino

Domino

1998

Ridiculous

Ridiculous

1995

Some Fantastic Place

Some Fantastic Place

1993

Play

Play

1991

Frank

Frank

1989

Babylon and On

Babylon and On

1987

Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti

Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti

1985

Singles – 45's and Under

Singles – 45's and Under

1982

Sweets from a Stranger

Sweets from a Stranger

1982

East Side Story

East Side Story

1981

Argybargy

Argybargy

1980

Cool for Cats

Cool for Cats

1979

Squeeze

Squeeze

1978

A Round and a Bout

A Round and a Bout

EPs ()

Packet of Three

Packet of Three

1977

Singles ()

Electric Trains

Electric Trains

2022

Down in the Valley

Down in the Valley

1998

Heaven Knows

Heaven Knows

1996

This Summer

This Summer

1996

This Summer

This Summer

1995

It's Over

It's Over

1994

Loving You Tonight

Loving You Tonight

1993

Some Fantastic Place

Some Fantastic Place

1993

Third Rail

Third Rail

1993

Everything in the World

Everything in the World

1993

Satisfied

Satisfied

1991

Sunday Street

Sunday Street

1991

Crying in My Sleep

Crying in My Sleep

1991

Love Circles

Love Circles

1990

If It's Love

If It's Love

1989

853-5937

853-5937

1988

Trust Me to Open My Mouth

Trust Me to Open My Mouth

1987

Hourglass

Hourglass

1987

The Waiting Game

The Waiting Game

1987

King George Street

King George Street

1986

Heartbreaking World

Heartbreaking World

1985

No Place Like Home

No Place Like Home

1985

Last Time Forever

Last Time Forever

1985

Hits of the Year

Hits of the Year

1985

Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Get Your Gun

1982

When the Hangover Strikes

When the Hangover Strikes

1982

Black Coffee in Bed

Black Coffee in Bed

1982

I've Returned

I've Returned

1982

Labelled with Love

Labelled with Love

1981

Tempted

Tempted

1981

Is That Love

Is That Love

1981

Messed Around

Messed Around

1981

Farfisa Beat

Farfisa Beat

1980

Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)

Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)

1980

Another Nail in My Heart

Another Nail in My Heart

1980

Cool for Cats

Cool for Cats

1979

Up the Junction

Up the Junction

1979

Christmas Day

Christmas Day

1979

Slap and Tickle

Slap and Tickle

1979

Goodbye Girl

Goodbye Girl

1978

Bang Bang

Bang Bang

1978

Take Me I'm Yours

Take Me I'm Yours

1978

Footprints

Footprints

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