Whoops! There Goes the Neighborhood

The Blow Monkeys

Whoops! There Goes the Neighborhood

RELEASED: January 01, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. This Is Your Life 4:38 2. Wait 3:09 3. No Woman Is an Island 4:14 4. It Pays to Belong 5:37 5. Mercy, Pity, Peace and Love 3:42 6. Squaresville 4:21 7. Come on Down 4:50 8. Sweet Talking Rapist at Home 7:38 9. Bombed Into the Stoneage 6:00 10. Let's Emigrate 8:23 11. The Love of Which I Dare Not Speak 4:00 12. This Is Your Life ('88) 5:14 13. Squaresville (Longer) 8:03
Historical Archive
Whoops! There Goes the Neighborhood is the third studio album by British pop band The Blow Monkeys, released in 1989. The album features a blend of pop, soul, and jazz influences, characterized by its catchy melodies and socially conscious lyrics. The production showcases the band's signature sound, marked by the smooth vocals of frontman Dr. Robert and the intricate arrangements that incorporate various musical styles. The album is noted for its standout tracks such as 'It Doesn't Have to Be This Way' and 'Digging Your Scene', which helped solidify the band's place in the late '80s music scene.