Earwig is the second album by the Blake Babies, released in 1989.
Critical reception
Trouser Press called the album "consistently attractive textured guitar pop." The Rolling Stone Album Guide called it "a strong debut."
Track listing All songs written and composed by Juliana Hatfield except as noted. "Cesspool" – 3:16 (Hatfield, John Strohm) "Dead and Gone" – 3:47 (Hatfield, Strohm) "Grateful" – 3:07 "You Don't Give Up" – 3:40 "Your Way or the Highway" – 2:42 "Rain" – 3:34 (Strohm) "Lament" – 3:27 (Hatfield, Strohm) "Alright" – 2:31 "Loose" – 2:49 (The Stooges) "Take Your Head Off My Shoulder" – 1:26 (Hatfield, Strohm) "From Here to Burma" – 2:03 (Hatfield, Strohm) "Don't Suck My Breath" – 2:49 "Outta My Head" – 2:02 "Steamie Gregg" – 1:31 "Not Just a Wish" – 1:44
Personnel Juliana Hatfield – vocals, bass and guitar John Strohm – guitar and vocals Freda Boner (also known as Freda Love) – drums Evan Dando – bass and backing vocals Andrew Mayer – bass
Production Producers: Gary Smith Engineers: Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade Design: Lewis Lane Cover Art: Nicolette Nargesian Photography: Jen Wheeler
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