"Argybargy" showcases Squeeze's signature blend of new wave and rock/pop, characterized by bright, jangly guitars and punchy rhythms. The production is crisp and polished, allowing the intricate melodies and harmonies to shine through. Upbeat tempos drive tracks like "Pulling Muscles (From the Shell)" and "Another Nail in My Heart," creating an infectious energy that feels both playful and introspective. The use of layered instrumentation, including keyboards and brass accents, adds depth to the arrangements, while the catchy hooks and witty lyrics contribute to an overall good-natured vibe. This album stands out for its seamless fusion of pop sensibility and rock edge, making it a quintessential example of early '80s new wave.

Album: Argybargy by Squeeze (1980)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Album

Artist Background: Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Tempted", "Labelled With Love", "Black Coffee In Bed", "Another Nail in My Heart","Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" and "Hourglass". Though not as commercially successful in the U.S., Squeeze had American chart hits with "Tempted", "Ho... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Nick Lowe, Marshall Crenshaw

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 1980s, Album

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