Say No More by Badfinger

Say No More

by Badfinger

Released: January 17, 1981

Power pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

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The Album

"Say No More" is the ninth studio album by British rock band Badfinger, released in 1981. Tom Evans and Joey Molland, the only two members remaining from the original line-up, produced the album. The album marked the 12th anniversary of the band's existence, with an unstable line-up that saw numerous changes in its earlier years and arduous financial struggles.

02

Inside the Recording

It was recorded in Miami, Florida, marking a departure from the group's earlier work, which was predominantly done in London.

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Interesting Facts

Despite the consistent problems that plagued the bandโ€ฆ

Despite the consistent problems that plagued the band, the duo managed to put forth a collection of songs that encapsulated the group's signature sound of progressive rock-oriented and Beatles-esque pop.

Sadly, it was the band's final release beforeโ€ฆ

Sadly, it was the band's final release before the tragic suicide of Tom Evans in 1983.

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Essential Tracks

01

HOLD ON

Some noteworthy songs from the album include "Hold On" and "Because I Cared." Though it did not achieve significant commercial success, the album received a mixed critical response.

02

NO MORE

"Say No More" is the ninth studio album by British rock band Badfinger, released in 1981.

Then

Reception

Some noteworthy songs from the album include "Hold On" and "Because I Cared." Though it did not achieve significant commercial success, the album received a mixed critical response. Some critics noted that the album lacked the consistency of Badfinger's stronger works, while others appreciated the resilience and talent displayed by the band under difficult circumstances.

Now

Legacy

Despite the hardships they faced, the album "Say No More" continues to hold its place as a part of the legacy of Badfinger.

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The Complete Album Story

"Say No More" is the ninth studio album by British rock band Badfinger, released in 1981. The album marked the 12th anniversary of the band's existence, with an unstable line-up that saw numerous changes in its earlier years and arduous financial struggles. It was recorded in Miami, Florida, marking a departure from the group's earlier work, which was predominantly done in London.

Tom Evans and Joey Molland, the only two members remaining from the original line-up, produced the album. Despite the consistent problems that plagued the band, the duo managed to put forth a collection of songs that encapsulated the group's signature sound of progressive rock-oriented and Beatles-esque pop. Some noteworthy songs from the album include "Hold On" and "Because I Cared."

Though it did not achieve significant commercial success, the album received a mixed critical response. Some critics noted that the album lacked the consistency of Badfinger's stronger works, while others appreciated the resilience and talent displayed by the band under difficult circumstances. Sadly, it was the band's final release before the tragic suicide of Tom Evans in 1983. Despite the hardships they faced, the album "Say No More" continues to hold its place as a part of the legacy of Badfinger.

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