Bruiseology
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| Bruiseology | ||||
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| Released | May 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Comedy rock | |||
| Label | Polydor/PolyGram 810 980 | |||
| Producer | Hugh Padgham, Chris Butler | |||
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Bruiseology is the second and final studio album by the American band the Waitresses, released in 1983.[1][2] The album was recorded amidst personnel conflict; the band disbanded a year later.[3] Chris Butler intended for the album's lyrics and themes to be darker than the band's earlier work.[4] The album was coproduced by Hugh Padgham.[5]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Robert Christgau | B+[7] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [8] |
The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that "the Waitresses is one of the very few bands that makes comedy records that also work as good music, solid rock 'n' roll."[9] Robert Christgau noted that, "instead of cutting back on verbiage, Chris Butler solves his clutter problem by revving the music up so high it blares over its own complexity."[7] Trouser Press deemed the album "another batch of witty and wise songs about the exigencies of modern womanhood," but opined that "the formula doesn’t wear all that well."[10] The Washington Post determined that "Butler has a punkishly academic way with tunes, and most of these are endearing in a hook-laden, sassy vein."[11]
Track listing
All songs written by Chris Butler and Waitresses, except where noted.
- "A Girl's Gotta Do"
- "Make the Weather"
- "Everything's Wrong If My Hair Is Wrong"
- "Luxury"
- "Open City"
- "Thinking About Sex Again"
- "Bruiseology"
- "Pleasure" (Waitresses)
- "Spin"
- "They're All Out of Liquor, Let's Find Another Party"
