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You Don’t Have to Be in the Army
Rock · 1971 · 8 tracks · 42m

You Don’t Have to Be in the Army

Mungo Jerry

Foot-stomping skiffle and raw jug-band blues. A dusty, sun-drenched collection of acoustic rock that feels like a permanent backyard party in 1971.

1971 · Pye Records

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A boisterous and sun-drenched celebration of acoustic grit and carefree rhythm.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 42m
03
Pidgeon Crew
4:52
04
Take Me Back
3:28
05
Give Me Love
3:50
08
There’s a Man Going Round Taking Names
3:09
09
Simple Things
3:54
10
Keep Your Hands Off Her
2:49
11
On a Sunday
3:19
12
That Old Dust Storm
3:31
Moments Worth Listening For
The relentless, foot-stomping percussion on 'Keep Your Hands Off Her' that feels like a live pub performance.
Ray Dorset's particularly gritty, soulful delivery on the traditional 'There’s a Man Going Round Taking Names'.
The breezy, melodic shift into 'On a Sunday' that captures a rare moment of quiet reflection amidst the boogie.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does You Don’t Have to Be in the Army sound next to the rest of Mungo Jerry's catalogue?

Stripped Back+1.5σ

The production is pushed notably harder into stripped back than this artist usually allows.

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