Sneakin' Suspicion is the fourth album by the English band Dr. Feelgood, released in 1977.[3] During recording of Sneakin' Suspicion, the band nearly disbanded following the departure of guitarist, songwriter and focal point, Wilko Johnson.[4] The album reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart in June 1977, and remained in that chart for six weeks. It also spawned their first single to enter the corresponding UK Singles Chart - "Sneakin' Suspicion".[5]
| Sneakin' Suspicion | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 1977 | |||
| Recorded | Rockfield Studios | |||
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, rock and roll, pub rock | |||
| Label | United Artists - UAS 30075 | |||
| Producer | Bert de Coteaux | |||
| Dr. Feelgood chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [2] |
Despite its thriving British success, Dr. Feelgood was unable to find an audience in the United States. After Sneakin' Suspicion they did not release another record in the U.S. until 1980.[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks composed by Wilko Johnson; except where indicated
- "Sneakin' Suspicion" (3:50)
- "Paradise" (4:03)
- "Nothin' Shakin' (But the Leaves on the Trees)" (Cirino Colacrai, Eddie Fontaine, Johnny Gluck, Diane Lampert) (3:28)
- "Time and the Devil" (2:59)
- "Lights Out" (Seth David, Mac Rebennack) (1:54)
- "Lucky Seven" (Lew Lewis) (2:46)
- "All My Love" (3:47)
- "You'll Be Mine" (Willie Dixon) (3:17)
- "Walking on the Edge" (3:39)
- "Hey Mama, Keep Your Big Mouth Shut" (Ellas McDaniel)
Personnel
edit- Dr. Feelgood
- Lee Brilleaux - vocals, guitar, harmonica, slide guitar
- Wilko Johnson - guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (2,4)
- John B. Sparks - bass guitar, backing vocals
- The Big Figure - drums, percussion, backing vocals
with:
- Technical
- Bert de Coteaux - producer
- Pat Moran - audio engineer
- John Dent - mastering
- Paul Henry - design
- Gered Mankowitz - photography[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Bruce Eder. "Sneakin' Suspicion - Dr. Feelgood | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 204.
- ^ "Wilko Johnson: Guitarist and songwriter with Dr Feelgood, the rockers from Canvey Island who took on the world". The Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2022. p. 29.
- ^ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 290–291. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 162. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Dr. Feelgood | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
External links
edit- Sneakin' Suspicion at Discogs (list of releases)