Smashing Time by The Purple Hearts - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Prior to suiting up, changing their name, and riding shotgun on the mod-revival bandwagon, the Purple Hearts were a punk act from Essex, England called the Sockets whose first gig was supporting the Buzzcocks. But they evolved as musicians, becoming what the NME described as “one of the few mod bands to actually cut it on rock ’n’ roll terms.” Smashing Time is a collection of rarities compiling 24 of their best studio and live outtakes. And though it kicks off with an anthemic title-track, the bookending “Millions Like Us” proved to be the closest thing the band had to a hit, landing at number 57 on the UK Charts. Stylistically, the Purple Hearts had a lot in common with contemporaries like Secret Affair or the Merton Parkas – they took their cues from the Jam’s aggressive, Oi!-tinged power pop and the Who’s sonic guitar tones. “When I See You” sounds like a young Roger Daltrey rewriting The Beatles’ “Rain” while the single version of “Plane Crash” was more indicative of a time when trendier punk was becoming new wave.

1. Smashing Time

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

2. Plane Crash (Single Version)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

3. Gun Of Life (Single Version)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

4. What A Shame

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

5. When I See You

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

6. Head On Collision Time

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

7. Concrete Mixer

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

8. Let's Get A Burger Man

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

9. Hazy Darkness

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

10. Just Like Real Life

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

11. I'll Make You Mine

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

12. Closer Than Close

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

13. Another Day

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

14. Playing With Fire

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

15. My Life's A Jigsaw

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

16. Friends Again

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

17. Restless Dream Recurring

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

18. I Can't Dream

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

19. What Am I Gonna Do (Live)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

20. Your Side Of Heaven (Live)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

21. I've Been Away (Live)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

22. Extraordinary Sensations (Live)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

23. Frustration (Live)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

24. Millions Like Us (Live)

by The Purple Hearts

Primary Artist: The Purple Hearts; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 5 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 1/24 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Punk, New Wave, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Mod Revival

Label

Detour Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 24, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5032733001042