John Entwistle - Smash Your Head Against The Wall
Review by Alice Elwood
Smash Your Head Against The Wall, the debut solo album by John Entwistle, is a unique and experimental work that showcases the bassist's wide-ranging musical talents. Released in 1971, the album features a mix of hard rock, blues, and avant-garde elements that set it apart from the typical rock music of the era.
The album's opening track, "My Size," is a hard-hitting rocker that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Entwistle's bass playing is front and center, driving the song forward with its aggressive, propulsive energy. Other standout tracks include the bluesy "Ted End," the quirky "I Believe in Everything," and the epic closer "Shakin' All Over."
Throughout the album, Entwistle showcases his versatility as a musician, playing multiple instruments and experimenting with different sounds and textures. His vocals are also a highlight, ranging from gritty and powerful to tender and emotive.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| No. 29 (External Youth) (Demo) | ||
| Pick Me Up (Big Chicken) (Demo) | ||
| What Kind Of People Are They? | 2:43 | |
| Heaven And Hell | 5:04 | |
| No. 29 (External Youth) | 4:39 | |
| No. 29 (Eternal Youth) | 6:06 | |
| Cinnamon Girl (Out-take) | ||
| Ted End | 2:33 | |
| What Kind of People Are They? | 02:44 | |
| It's Hard To Write A Love Song | 4:55 | |
| What Are We Doing Here? | 3:48 | |
| You're Mine | 04:39 | |
| What Are We Doing Here? (Alternate Mix) | ||
| World Behind My Face (Demo) | ||
| You're Mine | 4:39 | |
| I Believe In Everything | 3:07 | |
| The Haunted Can Be Free (Demo) | ||
| Pick Me Up (Big Chicken) | 3:42 | |
| The Haunted Can Be Free | 3:54 | |
| Heaven and Hell | 04:50 | |
| It's Hard To Write A Love Song (Demo) | ||
| My Size (Early Take) | ||
| Cinnamon Girl | 3:05 | |
| I Believe in Everything | 03:07 | |
| World Behind My Face | 4:56 | |
| What Kind Of People Are They? (Demo) | ||
| My Size | 3:45 | |
| What Are We Doing Here? (Alternativ Mix) | ||
| Ted End (Demo) |
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John Entwistle ~ Smash Your Head Against The Wall (1971)
john entwistle my size remaster.2017 post.
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 73-9183
- DL 79183
- 42084
- 06076-86385-2
- MCA-2024
- 2480 033
- 2406 005
- WAS-1086
- 2340 113
- SC 6116
- 2484 017
- REP 4613-WY
- 24 80 033
- CMRCD1152
- MP 2187
- POCE-1275
Labels
- Decca
- Earmark
- Sanctuary
- MCA Records
- Polydor
- Track Record
- Strange Days Records
- Sundazed Music
- Repertoire Records
- Castle Music
- decca mca
Listen online
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- lytte på nettet
- online anhören
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- Cassette
- Album
- Vinyl
- LP
- Gatefold
- Reissue
- CD
- Remastered
- Stereo
- Repress
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Trident Studios |
| Manufactured By | MCA Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | MCA Records, Inc. |
| Published By | Track Music, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Phonogram Recordings Pty. Limited |
| Marketed By | Polydor Records Ltd. |
| Printed By | Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sundazed Music, Inc. |
| Licensed From | Rhino Records Inc. |
| Mastered At | Sundazed Studios |
| Record Company | MCA Records, Inc. |
| Pressed By | MCA Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville |
| Engineered At | Trident Studios |
| Glass Mastered At | Nimbus |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitar | Dave "Cyrano" Langston |
| Electric Guitar | Dave "Cyrano" Langston |
| Bass | John Entwistle |
| Flugelhorn | John Entwistle |
| Keyboards | John Entwistle |
| Producer | John Entwistle |
| Trombone | John Entwistle |
| Trumpet | John Entwistle |
| Vocals | John Entwistle |
| Composed By | John Entwistle |
| Artwork By | John Entwistle |
| Drums | Jerry Shirley |
| Engineer | Roy Baker |
| Photography By | Graham Hughes |
| Artwork [Design | Graham Hughes |
| Album Cover Conceived By] | Graham Hughes |
| trumpet | John Entwistle |
| Photography | Graham Hughes |
| Artwork By [Design | Graham Hughes |
| Compiled By | Andy Neill |
| Liner Notes | Andy Neill |
| Coordinator | Will Nicol |
| Design | The DUDE |
| Design Concept | John Entwistle |
| Written-By | Entwistle (tracks: 1 to 9, 11 to 18) |
| Artwork | The DUDE |
| Sleeve | Graham Hughes |
| Lead Vocals | John Entwistle |
Notes
- Recorded in England
- Trident Studios, 1971
- Issued with custom printed Inner-Sleeve with credits + lyrics
- 180 gram vinyl,gatefold sleeve.
- 'MADE IN CANADA BY MCA RECORDS (CANADA) FOR DECCA RECORDS, A DIVISION OF MCA INC. BROADCAST UNDER LICENSE ONLY." Printed on labels below "colorbar" logo. US address fror MCA Records printed on jacket.
- Trident Studios, 1971.
- Tracks 1 to 9 originally released in 1971.
- Track 10 previously released out-take.
- Tracks 11 to 18 previously unreleased demo.
- Remastered at The Townhouse.
- Gatefold sleeve.
- Decca release cover with a sticker indicating MCA release and catalog number. Labels all MCA.
- Labels rim text: © 1980 MCA Records, Inc. Mfd. by MCA Records, Inc. 70 Universal Plaza, Universal City, Calif 91606
- Published by Track Music, Inc. (BMI) * B4 by Track Music, Inc. (BMI) St. Nicholas Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
- Released in single sleeve (no gatefold)
- Distributed in Australia by Phonogram Pty. Limited
- Released in a transparent jewelbox with 8 page foldout booklet.
- This French release:
- on top right front cover: 2484 017 GRAVURE UNIVERSELLE
- on labels: Made in France
- Track 10 previously released outtake.
- Tracks 1-10 ℗ 1971; tracks 11-18 ℗ 2005. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by John Entwistle under exclusive license to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- ℗ 2005 The copyright in this compilation is owned by Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- © 2005 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- Castle Music is a label of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- Made in the EU.
- 'Original Release: Track / 2406 005 / 1971'
- SHM-CD
- Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with obi-strip, info sheet about the SHM-CD format and insert of notes mostly in Japanese (also includes English lyrics).
- Label variation --- Under the color spectrum, this versions shows "Mf'd by MCA Records, Inc", instead of "Mf'd by Decca, a division of MCA".
Barcodes
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- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 7-12898 W2
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- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode: 4540504001227
- Matrix / Runout (A Side, Scribed Capitals): MX175271 2340113-1
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- Other (Price Code): 04
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- Matrix / Runout: (wea mfg. OLYPHANT logo) Y9832 45 SUN2 6116-2 01 M1S2
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L903
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U7A
- Rights Society: D.R. CHAPPELL
- Matrix / Runout: Side A (stamped) : 2484017 1 380
- Matrix / Runout: Side B (stamped) : 2484017 2 380
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- Pressing Plant ID (Printed on label side B): ★
- Rights Society (B4): ASCAP
- Barcode: 4009910461327
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 2406005 A//2 11 3
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- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Side A stamped.): 2406005 A//1 1 1 1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 Side B stamped. The ‘2’ is reversed.): 2406005 B//1 1 1 2
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 1 ℗ 1971 F 71 ◊ Z B 00 2480 033 S 1
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- Barcode (Text): 5 050749 411525
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- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD12
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 5Q09
- Label Code: LC 6448
- Rights Society: mcps
- Barcode: 4988005539144
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 7-12899*
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): 7-12898 W1
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- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): SC 6116 :MASTERED: ·BY NIMBUS·
- Mastering SID Code (Mirrored, repeated x2): IFPI L124
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2427
About John Entwistle
English musician, songwriter, singer, and film and record producer. Born October 9, 1944, in Chiswick, West London, UK, and died June 27, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Primarily known as bass guitarist and founding member of rock group .
In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who.
Owner of .
Real Name
- John Alec Entwistle
Name Vars
- Enthwistle
- Entwhistle
- Entwistle
- J Entwhistle
- J Entwistle
- J. Entwhistle
- J. Entwistle
- J.Entwistle
- John
- John Alec Entwhistle
- John Alec Entwistle
- John Allison
- John Entwhistle
- John J. Entwistle
- Keith Moon
- The Ox
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Summary by Alice Elwood
Comments
The Who's bass player extraordinaire debut's with an album full of solid songs, thought-provoking lyrics and strong production values. The only caveat is that, like Procul Harum, the focus here is on the darker side of human nature. And though religion lurks in the background of several tunes, it's a message being told from the other side of the theological mirror. "You're Mine, for example, is sung by the devil (or a highly ranked minion). "I Believe in Everything" is a hedge-your-bets" proclamation, what are we doing here a sneering tribute to Life Hereafter. The tunes are well-crafted and as catchy as they come. But be prepared for liberal doses of absinthe...
Intro sounds a bit like "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath...Who (sorry about the pun) came first?
By the way, I bought this album back in the day (early 70s).
To my mind John had two great "Who" songs; "Boris the Spider
By the way, I bought this album back in the day (early 70s).
To my mind John had two great "Who" songs; "Boris the Spider
There will never be another john entwisle ..r.i.p. Thunderfingers. We will miss you?
Então a partir de agora qualquer som.que vc fizer é plágio por existe algum igual. Kkkk
Nem Vanusa, nem Tony Iommi. John Estwistle.
Lyrics
Ever since I first saw you
Ever since I first saw you
I like it!
As a big Who fan, back in the mid 70s, I discovered a few of John's albums in the bargain bins, big shame as John in my opinion was helluva more talent than Townshend!
Metallica, For Whom the Bell Tolls, sounds like this.
I am a huge fan of the Who but I also love all the various solo albums, what a talented bunch they are and were, miss John as I think he was the best bass player ever and a talented writer too ❤️ RIP.
I had the 8 track and cassette, still have the vinyl and cd. And a lot more of his, Jim
I was about 15 when this came out.I met John a few years before he left us.A real gentleman that was happy to autograph my first bass,a 60s Vox.
BEST rock Bass player, one of the best albums ever
A fantastic classic album.
Back in the day, the Who would open up with either "Can't Explain" or John's "Heaven and Hell". Being both a serious Who and Kinks buff, I always thought there was a sort of Ray-Dave parallel to Pete and John, but without all the aggro in the case of the Who. Serious talent always overshadowed.
RIP Cyrano Langston.
Love his voice!
Ending this album with "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" was some absolute clownery typical of a Who member ?
I absolutely loved it ❤️
I absolutely loved it ❤️
Side one
"My Size" – 3:43
"Pick Me Up (Big Chicken)" – 3:43
"What Are We Doing Here?" – 3:49
"What Kind of People Are They?" – 2:44
"Heaven and Hell" – 4:50
Side two
"Ted End" – 2:33
"You're Mine" – 4:39
"No. 29 (External Youth)" – 5:25
"I Believe in Everything" – 3:07
1997 bonus tracks
"My Size" – 3:43
"Pick Me Up (Big Chicken)" – 3:43
"What Are We Doing Here?" – 3:49
"What Kind of People Are They?" – 2:44
"Heaven and Hell" – 4:50
Side two
"Ted End" – 2:33
"You're Mine" – 4:39
"No. 29 (External Youth)" – 5:25
"I Believe in Everything" – 3:07
1997 bonus tracks
John always sounded like a combo of Rog and Pete's voice ...interesting
Thanks for sharing. This is such as great album, it's a shame it's not on streaming (at least not Amazon).
My first time listening to this tonight?
Thank you for posting this!❤️❤️❤️
John was overshadowed by the other three.
RIP legend??
Siouxsie and the Banshees' music of the '80s (Hyaena, Tinderbox) was also known to take inspiration from this album.
