Popular Favorites Explained

Popular Favorites
Type:	studio
Artist:	Oblivians
Cover:	Oblivians-Popular-Favorites-1996-Cover.jpg
Recorded:	December 20–21, 1995 – January 1996
Genre:	Garage punk, punk blues
Label:	Crypt^[1]
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Prev Year:	1996
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Next Year:	1997

Popular Favorites is the second studio album by the Oblivians.^[2] It was released in 1996 on Crypt Records.^[3]

Production

The album was recorded in Memphis and New York City. "Christina" is a cover of the Brownie McGhee song.^[4]

Critical reception

The Toronto Sun called the album "supremely filthy," writing that "it makes Jon Spencer sound like Pat Boone."^[5] Miami New Times deemed it "a 34-minute slugfest that highlights the band's blues chops ... and showcases their ability to pulverize a riff into fine powder."^[6] The Commercial Appeal noted that "for manic deranged 'blooze' with a healthy dose of unleashed libido, the Oblivians are truth in packaging."

Track listing

1. "Christina" (McGhee) – 1:59
2. "Trouble" (Yarber/Oblivians) – 1:57
3. "The Leather" (Hurt/Modock/Pendleton) – 3:10
4. "Guitar Shop Asshole" (Friedl/Oblivians) – 1:25
5. "Hey Mama, Look at Sis" (Perry/Teel) – 1:46
6. "Part of Your Plan" (Cartwright/Oblivians) – 2:15
7. "Do the Milkshake" (Yarber/Oblivians) – 5:19
8. "Strong Come On" (Yarber/Oblivians) – 1:28
9. "She's a Hole" (Friedl/Oblivians) – 1:42
10. "Bad Man" (Cartwright/Oblivians) – 2:42
11. "He's Your Man" (Cartwright/Oblivians) – 2:14
12. "Drill" (Friedl/Fritsch/Oblivians) – 1:20
13. "You Better Behave" (Cartwright/Oblivians) – 1:45
14. "Pinstripe Willie" (Cartwright/Oblivians) – 1:26
15. "You Fucked Me Up, You Put Me Down" (Cartwright/Oblivians) – 1:56
16. "Emergency" (Friedl/Oblivians) – 1:59

Personnel

• Greg Oblivian – Guitar, drums, vocals
• Eric Oblivian – Guitar, drums, vocals
• Jack Oblivian – Guitar, drums, vocals

Notes and References

1. Web site: OBLIVIANS. CRYPT Records.
2. Book: Earles, Andrew. Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981-1996. September 15, 2014. Voyageur Press. 9780760346488. Google Books.
3. Web site: TrouserPress.com :: Oblivians. www.trouserpress.com.
4. News: DeLuca . Dan . 60 FT. DOLLS, THE OBLIVIANS . The Philadelphia Inquirer . February 14, 1997 . FEATURES WEEKEND . 19.
5. News: Grant . Kieran . FROM HERE TO OBLIVIAN . Toronto Sun . February 8, 1997 . Entertainment . 29.
6. News: Floyd . John . White Punks on Blues . Miami New Times . November 28, 1996 . Music.