While You Were Out | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1986 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 33:34 | |||
Label | Twin/Tone | |||
Producer | Chris Osgood | |||
Soul Asylum chronology | ||||
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While You Were Out is an album by the American band Soul Asylum, released in 1986. [1] [2] It was produced by Chris Osgood. [3] While You Were Out was the band's third release of 1986. [4]
"The Judge" was covered by the Wildhearts on their album Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before, Vol 1. "Closer to the Stars" was covered by Automatic 7 on their debut release.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
Robert Christgau | B+ [6] |
Los Angeles Daily News | A [7] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [8] |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 7/10 [4] |
Robert Christgau noted that "once again the most striking track is a slow country-folk rip." [6] The New York Times wrote that Soul Asylum "plays explosive speed-rock in jubilant major keys, the sound of frustration transmuted into sheer momentum." [9] The Advocate deemed the album "professional level garage band music that embodies the very spirit of rock and roll." [10] The Los Angeles Daily News concluded that the band "has moved beyond its punk roots without sacrificing its raw power." [7]