Strange World by Spanic Boys - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Milwaukee-based father/son duo Tom and Ian Spanic have similar voices. They twine them into that sort of extra-close harmony that can only come from family members singing together. On their third album, 1992's STRANGE WORLD, the Spanics refine the often manic roots rock sound of their first two records into a smoother yet somehow more powerful blend of country, rockabilly, sweet pop, and even hints of raucous Replacements-style sloppy rock & roll.

The jangling "All Alone" is a true pop classic on a par with anything ever written by either Chris Stamey or Marshall Crenshaw. The exciting rave-up "My Head Hurts" and the agreeably cocky "I'm All You Need" and "Made Out of Steel" show that the Spanics can do the rootsy pop thing as well as anyone. Despite its low commercial profile, STRANGE WORLD is ultra-accessible pop music at its finest.

1. All Alone

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

2. When You Travel

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

3. Strange World

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

4. I Don't Understand

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

5. Go Around

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

6. I'm All You Need

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

7. My Head Hurts

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

8. Made Out Of Steel

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

9. Face The Facts

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

10. All Calms Down

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

11. Jenny

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

12. Meant To Be

Acoustic Guitar: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Performer
Background Vocals: Mike Frederickson; Performer
Drums: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Guitar: Ian Spanic; Performer
Composer: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Spanic
Ian Spanic; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Randy Kling; Production
Percussion: Curt Lefevre; Performer
Performer: Ian Spanic
Mike Frederickson
Curt Lefevre
Tom Spanic; Performer
Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Primary Artist: Spanic Boys; Main Performer
Hofner Bass: Mike Frederickson; Other
Vocals: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Performer
Recording: Dave Henszey; Production
Recording Producer: Mike Hoffman
Ian Spanic; Production
Studio Personnel: Randy Kling
Dave Henszey; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ian Spanic
Tom Spanic; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 12 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 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 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly Revival

Label

Rounder

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1990

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072109001