Cheap Trick All Shook Up U.S First Pressing Vinyl RIp Flac
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All Shook Up
Studio album by Cheap Trick
Released October 24, 1980
Recorded 1980
Genre Rock
Length 33:53
Label Epic
Producer George Martin
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 2/5 stars[1]
Rolling Stone 4/5 stars[2]
All Shook Up is a 1980 album by Cheap Trick. It was their fifth studio album and sixth release overall. It was produced by former Beatles producer George Martin.
Contents
Overview
All Shook Up was even quirkier than its predecessor, the platinum-selling Dream Police. Many of its songs were less radio friendly and more experimental, and the cover art led many to question what the band was trying to accomplish. However, at the time, Cheap Trick had severed ties with long-time producer Tom Werman and took the opportunity to take their sound in a different direction. With the assistance of producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick, many of the songs have a dimension not found on any other Cheap Trick album. "Stop This Game" was the only single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but "Just Got Back" and "World's Greatest Lover" continue to be fan favorites.
Track listing
All songs written Rick Nielsen, except where noted.
"Stop This Game" (Nielsen, Robin Zander) - 3:57
"Just Got Back" - 2:05
"Baby Loves to Rock" - 3:17
"Can't Stop It But I'm Gonna Try" - 3:31
"World's Greatest Lover" - 4:52
"High Priest of Rhythmic Noise" - 4:13
"Love Comes A-Tumblin' Down" - 3:08
"I Love You Honey But I Hate Your Friends" - 3:50
"Go For the Throat (Use Your Own Imagination)" - 3:04
"Who D'King" (Nielsen, Bun E. Carlos) - 2:18
Personnel
Robin Zander - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Rick Nielsen - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Art Direction, Design
Tom Petersson - Bass, Backing Vocals
Bun E. Carlos - Drums, Percussion
Additional personnel
Geoff Emerick - Engineer
Nigel Walker - Assistant Engineer
Tony George - Assistant Engineer
George Marino - Mastering
Moshe Brakha - Photography
George Martin - Arranger, Producer, Piano
Ria Lewerke - Art Direction, Design
Background information
Right around the time of All Shook Up's release, bassist Tom Petersson announced that he was leaving the band. He was replaced by Pete Comita.
The band performed the songs "Baby Loves to Rock" and "Can't Stop It But I'm Gonna Try" on the January 17, 1981 episode of Saturday Night Live.
There were several homages to The Beatles on this album. "Stop This Game" opens and closes with a droning piano note similar to the one that ends "A Day in the Life." The bridge to "Baby Loves to Rock" features the line "Not in Russia!" with the sound of an airplane in the background, a subtle reference to "Back in the U.S.S.R." "World's Greatest Lover" has vocals reminiscent of John Lennon.
"World's Greatest Lover" also cops the intro to "Big Balls"; Rick Nielsen wrote "Love Comes A-Tumblin' Down" for the recently deceased Bon Scott.
"Go For the Throat (Use Your Own Imagination) " references "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" by The Stranglers.
There were several outtakes from this outcome including: 01. Stop This Game 02. Stop This Game (Instrumental) 03. Can't Stop It But I'm Gonna Try 04. High Priest Of Rhythmic Noise 05. Love Comes A-Tumblin' Down 06. No Reason 07. Everything Works If You Let It (Acoustic Takes) 08. Everything Works If You Let It 09. Machines Make Money 10. Sleep Closes In 11. Merry Go Round 12. Why You're Here (Special One)
Trivia
"Just Got Back" is used in a montage in Grown Ups (film).
Chart Performance
Chart (1980)? Peak
position? Total
weeks?
Canadian Albums Chart[3] 30 5
U.S. Billboard 200[4] 24 ?
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Year Single Chart Position
1980 "Stop This Game" Pop Singles 48
Certifications
Organization Level Date
RIAA – USA Gold 1980-12-30
CRIA - Canada[5] Gold 1980-04-01
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