The Plimsouls is the debut studio album by American power pop band the Plimsouls, released in February 1981 by record label Planet. The album reached #153 on the Billboard albums chart.
Contents
Critical reception
Trouser Press said of the album that it showcases "vibrant, hummable tunes" as well as the band's affection for 1960s soul through their use of a horn section and a Wilson Pickett cover. AllMusic wrote that Peter Case's "rough-edged songs and the band's noisy performances are almost unbearably exciting," stating that "this is a true power pop classic."
Record World said of the single "Now" that "ringing guitars and defiant vocals spell hit."
Record World said that the single "Zero Hour" is "brash, rhythmic and full of crisp guitar riffs."
Track listing
"Lost Time" (Peter Case, Joey Alkes, Chris Fradkin) – 3:41
"Now" (Case, Alkes, Fradkin) – 2:57
"In This Town" (Case) – 2:36
"Zero Hour" (Case) – 2:30
"Women" (Stevie Wright, George Young) – 2:50
"Hush, Hush" (Case, Alkes, Fradkin) – 2:34
"I Want What You Got" (Case) – 3:25
"Nickels and Dimes" (Case) – 3:05
"I Want You Back" (Case) – 2:33
"Mini-Skirt Minnie" (Lindell Hill, George Jackson, Earl Cage Jr.) – 2:42
"Everyday Things" (Case) – 2:29
The Plimsouls...Plus bonus tracks (1992, Rhino)
"Memory" (Case) – 2:23
"Dizzy Miss Lizzie" (Larry Williams) – 3:01
"Great Big World" (Case) – 3:00
"Zero Hour" (original version) (Case) – 2:36
"Hypnotized" (Case, Alkes, Fradkin) – 2:57
"How Long Will It Take?" (Case) – 2:51
"I Can't Turn You Loose" (Otis Redding) – 3:22
"When You Find Out" (Case) – 2:27
"Hush, Hush" (live version) (Case, Alkes, Fradkin) – 3:03
Notes
Track 12 is a 1980 studio outtake; previously available on the Plimsouls fan club cassette Gangrene Tambourines, 1984
Tracks 13 and 20 are B-sides of the "Zero Hour" single, 1981
Tracks 14–18 are from the Zero Hour EP, 1980
Track 19 is the B-side of the "Now" single, 1981
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.
The Plimsouls
Peter Case – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Eddie Muñoz – lead guitar
David Pahoa – bass, vocals
Lou Ramirez – drums
Additional personnel
Jackie Kelso – baritone saxophone (1, 10)
Doug Richardson – tenor saxophone (1, 10)
Herman Riley – tenor saxophone (1, 10)
Harold Battiste – horn arrangements (1, 10)
Technical
Danny Holloway – producer
Richard Digby Smith – engineer
Tchad Blake – assistant engineer
Doug Sax – mastering
Mike Reese – mastering
Tommy Steele – design
Bob Seidemann – photography