Johnny Boy (album)

Johnny Boy is the 2006 debut album by British indie pop duo Johnny Boy. It contains their previously released singles "You Are the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve" and "Johnny Boy Theme," which were extremely well received by critics despite limited distribution.

Johnny Boy
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 13, 2006
GenreIndie pop
LabelWild Kingdom
ProducerJames Dean Bradfield, Dave Eringa, Johnny Boy
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media5.2/10 link

The album was co-produced by James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers.

Critical response

The NME gave it 5/10 finding nothing lived up to their debut single.[1] Pitchfork agreed, giving 5.2/10; they also criticised the limited range of singer Lolly.[2]

Track listing

  1. "You Are the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve"
  2. "Wall Street"
  3. "Fifteen Minutes"
  4. "Livin' in the City"
  5. "War on Want"
  6. "Springer"
  7. "All Exits Final"
  8. "Formaldehyde (Last Words of Lottery Loser)"
  9. "Bonnie Parker's 115th Dream"
  10. "Johnny Boy Theme"
  11. "Country Boy"
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References

  1. Elan, Priya (May 31, 2007). "Johnny Boy (album review)". New Musical Express. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  2. Mitchum, Rob (February 14, 2006). "Johnny Boy (album review)". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
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