
16 March 1988 · 39 YEARS
Green Thoughts
The Smithereens
The 1988 record balances power-pop sensibilities with a tougher alternative feel. The result is a set of tracks that lean into the influence of the British Invasion while maintaining an American, suburban perspective.
Punchy guitars and clear, sharp hooks drive the sound of the album. The band manages to deliver a collection that feels rooted in rock traditions yet fits firmly into the emerging independent scene of the late eighties.