The Big Pretend
All Day Sucker
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| 1 | The Big Pretend | All Day Sucker | 1:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Life In the Passing Lane | All Day Sucker | 3:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Santa Ana | All Day Sucker | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | The Picture (That Took Me) | All Day Sucker | 3:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Nobody Somewhere | All Day Sucker | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Land of Canyons | All Day Sucker | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Strange Orbits | All Day Sucker | 5:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Beverly Park | All Day Sucker | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | The Opposite of Suicide | All Day Sucker | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | City of Angles | All Day Sucker | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Riddles and Rain | All Day Sucker | 4:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | The Man | All Day Sucker | 4:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | The Big Pretend (Reprise) | All Day Sucker | 1:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Booklet Digital Booklet - The Big Pretend | All Day Sucker | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Items |
Recent Customer Reviews
Get the whole album!
by LoudenClear1144Can't remember the last album I got. Heard a song on the radio, bought it, bought another then just caved and bought the whole thing. One catchy song after another that builds into something greater than the sum of it's parts. This is one of those records that takes a big bite and swallows it whole.
A Musical Tour de Force through Los Angeles
by Slackjaw108This LA-centric collection makes no bones about its cinematic aspirations—the opening tune starts with the sound of a film reel—and the conceit works for the most part."The Big Pretend" here is SoCal's answer to "The Big Easy" and, like both cities, there's plenty here to keep a listener interested. Lyrically, there's clever Costello-inspired punning (and vocal phrasing) throughout but also clunkers like "one man's reject is another's object of desire". Um, yeah.
The strengths here lie in the variety of the songs (everything from disco to cabaret and hard rock) which are well-written with more hooks than a serial killer's basement, and the ballsy conviction of the singer. The band plays like their lives depend on it too—with taste, finesse, and aggression, they deliver whatever the song calls for. The Rundgren-esque "Santa Ana" contains just one of the many references to Los Angeles life that abound here, both geographically and thematically. For sheer scope and ambition, this album is hard to beat and you'll have fun with the wordplay and engaging melodies. Recommended.
Finally!
by Papa BonaireIt's been too long since the first record. Wow, they sound like they've learned some new tricks but still have the same sensibilities. Must listen several times for a full evaluation...
Top Albums and Songs by All Day Sucker
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Rub It In | All Day Sucker | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Get High | All Day Sucker | 3:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Heavy Weather | All Day Sucker | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Santa Ana | The Big Pretend | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Loving Room | All Day Sucker | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music
- Released: Sep 16, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Trademark Ent./Beverly Martel Music
