I Got Time by The Shame Idols - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

A brash, rocking, but defiantly poppy album, the Shame Idols' 1995 debut takes its place somewhere between mid-period Young Fresh Fellows (whose leader Scott McCaughey was an early supporter of this Alabama quartet) and Pleased to Meet Me-era Replacements. Three-quarters of the band had previously been in the punk band the Working Mothers, but the Shame Idols are more of a hard-edged power pop band. Singer/songwriter Tim Boykin has a sweet-toned voice and a knack for catchy little two-minute buzzsaw pop songs that rival Kurt Bloch of the Fastbacks. All 15 songs are immediately memorable. Drummer Jesse-Diego Suttle contributes one track, the sneering "Airhead," where his undeniable vocal resemblance to Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish (not a bad thing) adds an even poppier element to what would otherwise be the punkiest song on the album. Boykin's lyrics aren't particularly distinguished (except for "Sun Ra," a hilarious account of seeing a fellow Birmingham boy in concert while on acid), but neither are they embarrassing, and lyrics matter little in this brand of pop anyway. Though it didn't do much commercially, I Got Time is a terrific album well worth seeking out. ~ Stewart Mason

1. Superman

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

2. Impossible

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

3. Lucky Dollar

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

4. I Got Time

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

5. Sun Ra

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

6. Down in Alley

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

7. Pretty Baby

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

8. Where I Want You

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

9. Slug Buffet

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

10. Probably Safe

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

11. Thing

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

12. Record Breaker

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

13. Airhead

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

14. Not in the Way

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

15. Split

by The Shame Idols

Primary Artist: The Shame Idols; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/15 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Power Pop

Label

Frontier

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

790168340161