While You Were Out (album)

While You Were Out
While You Were Out
Studio album by Soul Asylum
Released	1986
Recorded	1986
Genre	Rock
Length	33:34
Label	Twin/Tone
Producer	Chris Osgood
Soul Asylum chronology

While You Were Out is the third full-length studio album by the American band Soul Asylum, released in 1986.^[1]^[2] It was produced by Chris Osgood.^[3] While You Were Out was the band's third release of 1986.^[4]

"The Judge" was covered by the Wildhearts on their album Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before, Vol 1. "Closer to the Stars" was covered by Automatic 7 on their debut release.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[5]
Robert Christgau	B+^[6]
Los Angeles Daily News	A^[7]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	^[8]
Spin Alternative Record Guide	7/10^[4]

Robert Christgau noted that "once again the most striking track is a slow country-folk rip."^[6] The New York Times wrote that Soul Asylum "plays explosive speed-rock in jubilant major keys, the sound of frustration transmuted into sheer momentum."^[9] The Advocate deemed the album "professional level garage band music that embodies the very spirit of rock and roll."^[10] The Los Angeles Daily News concluded that the band "has moved beyond its punk roots without sacrificing its raw power."^[7]

Track listing

"Freaks" – 3:26
"Carry On" – 2:22
"No Man's Land" – 2:56
"Crashing Down" – 2:16
"The Judge" – 3:09
"Sun Don't Shine" – 2:45
"Closer to the Stars" – 2:51
"Never Too Soon" – 2:59
"Miracle Mile" – 2:17
"Lap of Luxury" – 1:53
"Passing Sad Daydream" – 6:13

References

^ "Soul Asylum Biography by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
^ "Soul Asylum". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
^ Bream, Jon (January 25, 1987). "Minnesota's pop music covers wide spectrum". Star Tribune. p. 1G.
^ ^a ^b Aaron, Charles (1995). "Soul Asylum". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 368–369. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
^ "While You Were Out Review by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Soul Asylum". Robert Christgau. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Rosen, Craig (February 6, 1987). "Soul finds a new Asylum". L.A. Life. Los Angeles Daily News. p. 37.
^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 655.
^ Pareles, Jon (February 13, 1987). "Pop and Jazz Guide". The New York Times. p. C23.
^ Gilbert, Calvin (January 16, 1987). "Soul Asylum While You Were Out". Fun. The Advocate. p. 2.

[1] "Soul Asylum Biography by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2023.

[2] "Soul Asylum". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 19, 2023.

[3] Bream, Jon (January 25, 1987). "Minnesota's pop music covers wide spectrum". Star Tribune. p. 1G.

[SP-4] Aaron, Charles (1995). "Soul Asylum". In Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (eds.). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. pp. 368–369. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.

[5] "While You Were Out Review by Mark Deming". AllMusic. Retrieved May 19, 2023.

[RC-6] "Soul Asylum". Robert Christgau. Retrieved May 19, 2023.

[LAD-7] Rosen, Craig (February 6, 1987). "Soul finds a new Asylum". L.A. Life. Los Angeles Daily News. p. 37.

[RS-8] The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 655.

[9] Pareles, Jon (February 13, 1987). "Pop and Jazz Guide". The New York Times. p. C23.

[10] Gilbert, Calvin (January 16, 1987). "Soul Asylum While You Were Out". Fun. The Advocate. p. 2.

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While You Were Out (album)

Critical reception

Track listing

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