Comments for Smithereens, The, Especially For You

A stunning first full-length release. The Smithereens`live act is dominated by cuts from this record, since somany songs are show-stoppers. Extremely hook-laden, showingthe influence of Buddy Holly (the group did a song "MariaElena" for Buddy`s widow on the "11" album), the Beatles,and other master pop craftsmen. Best album in their catalog.