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Debut Album by Graham Parker , released in 1976 to critical acclaim. The Rumour were mainly former Pub Rock scene musicians; Parker's recent jobs included pumping gas at a Filling Station . The music is a warm, lively blend of Rock And Roll , R&B , Reggae , and Folk Music , behind Parker's searingly intelligent lyrics and passionate vocals. Critics likened Parker's spirit to Punk Rock , then in its early stage. Many of the album's songs became live staples for the group, especially "Don't Ask Me Questions," which dismisses a malevolent God, to a reggae beat. "Back To Schooldays" demonstrates why Parker was categorized as "angry young man" by journalists throughout his career: Parker plans retribution against an education system that promised him "it was like a film out here" when "it's a real horror show, boys". In a more versions of a few of his songs for Dave Robinson, future founder of Stiff Records . These tracks were shopped to labels and played on Radio . The album's liner notes explain that "A subsequent recording of the song did not match the feel of the original ... here it is!" ''Howlin' Wind'' was reissued in the UK in 2001 on Vertigo/Mercury, with one bonus track. TRACK LISTING All songs written by Parker . # "White Honey" – 3:33 # "Nothin's Gonna Pull Us Apart" – 3:21 # "Silly Thing" – 2:51 # "Gypsy Blood" – 4:37 # "Between You and Me" – 2:25 # "Back to Schooldays" – 2:54 # "Soul Shoes" – 3:13 # "Lady Doctor" – 2:50 # "You've Got to Be Kidding" – 3:30 # "Howlin' Wind" – 3:58 # "Not If It Pleases Me" – 3:12 # "Don't Ask Me Questions" – 5:38 Bonus Track (2001 Reissue) # "I'm Gonna Use It Now" – 3:11 PERSONNEL
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