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Normal as the Next Guy

by The Knack

Released: September 25, 2001

Pop, power pop

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Released in 2001, it marks the band's sixth and final studio album. "Normal as the Next Guy" is an album by the American rock band, The Knack. This album reflects a pleasant mix of upbeat, energetic tunes along with several slower, more mellow tracks.

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The band members during the recording of this…

The band members during the recording of this album were Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Prescott Niles, and Terry Bozzio.

The release of "Normal as the Next Guy"…

The release of "Normal as the Next Guy" was succeeded by a period of intermittent performances and reunions by the band members; however, this was largely affected by the death of lead vocalist Doug Fieger in 2010.

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Reception

While the album didn't achieve significant commercial success, it is highly regarded among power pop enthusiasts for its artful melodies and harmonies. The album was well-received critically and is characterized by its power pop style, a genre that The Knack is famously identified with. Music critics have appreciated the album for its sophisticated lyrics that indicate a certain level of maturity, setting it apart from the band's earlier work.

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"Normal as the Next Guy" is an album by the American rock band, The Knack. Released in 2001, it marks the band's sixth and final studio album. The album was well-received critically and is characterized by its power pop style, a genre that The Knack is famously identified with.

This album reflects a pleasant mix of upbeat, energetic tunes along with several slower, more mellow tracks. The band members during the recording of this album were Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Prescott Niles, and Terry Bozzio.

Music critics have appreciated the album for its sophisticated lyrics that indicate a certain level of maturity, setting it apart from the band's earlier work. While the album didn't achieve significant commercial success, it is highly regarded among power pop enthusiasts for its artful melodies and harmonies.