Up The Junction by Squeeze - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

All of the many Squeeze compilations available are somehow deficient in one way or another; even the excellent Singles: 45s and Under gives a skewed perception of the band by focusing entirely on their singles instead of including some of their more wide-ranging album tracks. Up the Junction, however, is just weird, and its subtitle is oddly misleading. Focusing on Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook's darker material, like the near-suicidal character study "Vanity Fair," puts the lie to the group's image as jolly pub rockers, but this collection's monochromatic focus is just as misleading. It doesn't even work as a companion piece to Singles: 45s and Under, since it repeats a quarter of the earlier collection. If a Squeeze collection is absolutely essential, the U.K. double-disc Excess Moderation is probably the best bet; in its favor, this does collect some of the better tracks from Squeeze's uneven '90s albums. ~ Stewart Mason

1. Up The Junction

Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Drums: Gilson Lavis; Performer
Guitar: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Keyboard: Jools Holland; Performer
Performer: Gilson Lavis
Jools Holland
Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook
Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Vocals: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: Squeeze
John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

2. First Thing Wrong

Acoustic Guitar: Chris Difford; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Drums: Gilson Lavis; Performer
Guitar: Glenn Tilbrook; Performer
Keyboard: Jools Holland; Performer
Performer: Gilson Lavis
Jools Holland
Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook
Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Vocals: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: John Cale; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

3. I Think I'm Go Go

Bass Guitar: John Bentley; Performer
Bass Guitar: John Bentley; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Drums: Gilson Lavis; Performer
Guitar: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Keyboard: Jools Holland; Performer
Performer: Gilson Lavis
Jools Holland
Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook
John Bentley; Performer
Vocals: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: Squeeze
John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

4. Vanity Fair

Bass Guitar: John Bentley; Performer
Bass Guitar: John Bentley; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Drums: Gilson Lavis; Performer
Guitar: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Keyboard: Paul Carrack; Performer
Performer: Gilson Lavis
Paul Carrack
Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook
John Bentley; Performer
Vocals: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: Elvis Costello
Roger Bechirian; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

5. Saints Alive

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Producer: John Wood
Squeeze; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

6. Goodbye Girl

Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Drums: Gilson Lavis; Performer
Guitar: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Keyboard: Jools Holland; Performer
Performer: Gilson Lavis
Jools Holland
Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook
Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Vocals: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Composer: Christopher Henry Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Composer
Producer: Squeeze
John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Other

7. It's So Dirty

Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Bass Guitar: Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Drums: Gilson Lavis; Performer
Guitar: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Keyboard: Jools Holland; Performer
Performer: Gilson Lavis
Jools Holland
Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook
Harry Kakoulli; Performer
Vocals: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: Squeeze
John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

8. Points Of View

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Producer: Phil Mcdonald
Squeeze; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

9. I've Returned

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Producer: Phil Mcdonald
Squeeze; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

10. Annie Get Your Gun

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Producer: Alan Tarney
Squeeze; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

11. Hits Of The Year

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: Laurie Latham; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

12. By Your Side

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Producer: Laurie Latham; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

13. She Doesn't Have To Shave

Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Mixing: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Producer: Glenn Tilbrook
Eric "e.t." Thorngren
Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Studio Personnel: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

14. Wedding Bells

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Chris Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Engineer: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Mixing: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Producer: Glenn Tilbrook
Eric "e.t." Thorngren
Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Studio Personnel: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

15. Rose I Said

Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Mixing: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Producer: Glenn Tilbrook
Eric "e.t." Thorngren
Eric 'et' Thorngren; Production
Studio Personnel: Eric "e.t." Thorngren; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

16. Pinocchio

Performer: Pete Smith
Squeeze; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Producer: Squeeze
Pete Smith; Production
Recording Arrangement: Squeeze
Pete Smith; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

17. Talk To Him

Performer: Pete Smith
Squeeze; Performer
Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Composer
Mixing: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Producer: Squeeze
Pete Smith; Production
Recording Arrangement: Squeeze
Pete Smith; Production
Studio Personnel: Bob Clearmountain; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Difford
Glenn Tilbrook; Other

18. I Want You

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Composer
Mixing: Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jegs
Alan Douglas; Production
Producer: Peter Smith
Glenn Tilbrook; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark 'spike' Stent
Alan Douglas
Jegs; Production
Composer Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Other

19. Electric Trains

Primary Artist: Squeeze; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Composer
Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Composer
Mixing: Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Mixing Assistant: Jegs
Alan Douglas; Production
Producer: Peter Smith
Glenn Tilbrook; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark 'spike' Stent
Alan Douglas
Jegs; Production
Composer Lyricist: Glenn Tilbrook
Christopher Henry Difford; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

19 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

18/19 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/19 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, College Rock, New Wave

Label

Spectrum

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 22, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731454422925