Why Pick on Me

The Standells

Why Pick on Me

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Why Pick on Me 3:19 2. Paint It Black 3:19 3. Mi hai fatto innamorare 2:31 4. Black Hearted Woman 3:13 5. Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White 3:39 6. The Girl and the Moon 2:58 7. Mr. Nobody 2:55 8. My Little Red Book 2:26 9. Mainline 2:10 10. Have You Ever Spent the Night in Jail 2:54
Historical Archive
Released in 1966, 'Why Pick on Me' is a quintessential garage rock album by The Standells, encapsulating the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the 1960s. The album features a mix of original tracks and covers, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by gritty guitar riffs, punchy rhythms, and distinctively snarky lyrics. The title track gained notable attention and has since become a classic anthem of the genre, reflecting the angst of youth and societal pressures. The Standells' influence can be heard in the works of many contemporary punk and garage rock bands.