Why Pick on Me / Try It

The Standells

Why Pick on Me / Try It

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Why Pick on Me 2:42 2. Paint It Black 3:17 3. Mi hai fatto innamorare 2:33 4. Black Hearted Woman 2:45 5. Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White 2:44 6. The Girl and the Moon 2:58 7. Mr. Nobody 2:38 8. My Little Red Book 2:26 9. Mainline 2:07 10. Have You Ever Spent the Night in Jail 2:28 11. Can’t Help but Love You 2:50 12. Ninety‐Nine and a Half 4:04 13. Trip to Paradise 2:56 14. St. James Infirmary 2:52 15. Try It 2:48 16. Barracuda 3:06 17. Did You Ever Have That Feeling 3:03 18. All Fall Down 2:20 19. Poor Shell of a Man 2:46 20. Riot on Sunset Strip 2:19
Historical Archive
The album 'Why Pick on Me / Try It' by The Standells features a blend of garage rock and psychedelic influences, emblematic of the mid-1960s California sound. The Standells, known for their raw energy and catchy hooks, gained notoriety with tracks that encapsulate the rebellious spirit of the era. This album showcases their distinct sound characterized by jangly guitars, infectious melodies, and a gritty vocal style, contributing to the legacy of garage rock as a precursor to punk.