Name: Alcatraz by The Mr. T Experience
Brand: The Mr. T Experience
SKU: 886788748965
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Any account of Dr. Frank's talents should clearly be topped with his knack for addictive melody and lyrical wit. But he also owns a penchant for astute observation, as evidenced by older songs such as "Dumb Little Band" and "At Gilman Street." It's that gift that he brings to Alcatraz's "I Wrote a Book About Rock and Roll," a knowing jab at critics that should make most rock writers cringe in recognition ("I compare the Shaggs to Wittgenstein -- how cool is that?" he sings in referential one-upmanship). Though none of the songs on Alcatraz match this gem, the album will nonetheless please MTX fans. Frank continues to explore the acoustic and undistorted electric guitar stylings he's tinkered with since the mid-'90s, while also importing elements such as horns and a variety of keyboards. This is his third full-length outing with bassist Joel Reader and drummer Jim "Jym" Ruzicka, who have settled in as a fine backing unit. Still, the album succeeds because of Frank's longstanding abilities. "Our Days Are Numbered" and "I Feel for You" (not the Prince song of the same name) boast structures and melodies that wouldn't seem out of place on Broadway; "Two of Us" sparkles with clever sentimentality. Predictable? Sure, but with MTX, the familiar is always pretty fine. ~ Chris Nelson

1. I Wrote a Book About Rock & Roll

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

2. Naomi

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

3. Self Pity

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

4. Hey Emily

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

5. Tomorrow Is a Harsh Mistress

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

6. Two of Us

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

7. Our Days Are Numbered

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

8. We're Not No One

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

9. Re-Activate Your Heart

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

10. Perhaps

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

11. She's My Alcatraz

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

12. I Feel for You

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

13. We'll Get By

by The Mr. T Experience

Primary Artist: The Mr. T Experience; Main Performer
Music Publisher: Itching Powder Music Bmi; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Punk, New Wave, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Pop Punk

Label

The Mr. T Experience

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 13, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886788748965

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Alcatraz

1. I Wrote a Book About Rock & Roll

2. Naomi

3. Self Pity

4. Hey Emily

5. Tomorrow Is a Harsh Mistress

6. Two of Us

7. Our Days Are Numbered

8. We're Not No One

9. Re-Activate Your Heart

10. Perhaps

11. She's My Alcatraz

12. I Feel for You

13. We'll Get By

Technical Specifications

Alcatraz

Product information

Release options

1. I Wrote a Book About Rock & Roll

2. Naomi

3. Self Pity

4. Hey Emily

5. Tomorrow Is a Harsh Mistress

6. Two of Us

7. Our Days Are Numbered

8. We're Not No One

9. Re-Activate Your Heart

10. Perhaps

11. She's My Alcatraz

12. I Feel for You

13. We'll Get By

Technical Specifications