Since completing 1983’s ‘Backwaxed’, Anvil fulfilled their contract with Columbia Records and where under no obligation to release another album. Thom Yorke has compared writing for Anvil’s new album to that on ‘Backwaxed’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. ‘Backwaxed’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. To me Anvil is the best band ever.
Steamin’ is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Backwaxed. Pussy Poison is perfect. You’re A Liar gets you up and jumping. Album opener Fryin’ Cryin’ is a bright, upbeat ditty. It took me a little time but I ended up loving Metal On Metal. Butter-Bust Jerky is an underrated song: I like its lyrics and melody a lot. This song could easily nestle itself onto the world top playlists. Put Jackhammer into car stereo for your highway driving School Love is just simply stunning.
Backwaxed CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Backwaxed.mp3 | 3:51 |  |
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| Steamin’.mp3 | 3:42 | |
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| Pussy Poison.mp3 | 2:44 | |
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| You’re A Liar.mp3 | 4:59 | |
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| Fryin’ Cryin’.mp3 | 3:10 | |
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| Metal On Metal.mp3 | 4:00 | |
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| Butter-Bust Jerky.mp3 | 3:22 | |
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| Scenery.mp3 | 4:47 | |
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| Jackhammer.mp3 | 3:37 | |
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| School Love.mp3 | 3:19 | |
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