Rock & Roll Is Good for You: The Fieger/Averre Demos

by The Knack

Released: September 11, 2012

Power pop

The Album

"Rock & Roll Is Good for You: The Fieger/Averre Demos" is a compilation album by the rock band The Knack. Released in 2012, this album features 16 tracks that were recorded by Doug Fieger and Berton Averre in 1973, long before they formed The Knack. The album showcases early versions of songs that would later appear on albums by The Knack, such as "Good Girls Don't" and "(Havin' A) Rave Up", giving fans a glimpse into the evolution of the band's sound.

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The tracks, recorded in a stripped-down style, were not initially publicly shared as they served primarily as songwriting demos.

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Other tracks like "Have a Heart" and "Corporation…

Other tracks like "Have a Heart" and "Corporation Shuffle" are unique to this collection and highlight the songwriting skills of Fieger and Averre.

Interestingly, the album gets its title from one…

Interestingly, the album gets its title from one of the songs which were never officially released by The Knack.

However, they were eventually made available to fans…

However, they were eventually made available to fans through this compilation, providing a raw and authentic look at the band's musical roots.

Moreover, this album is somewhat bittersweet as it…

Moreover, this album is somewhat bittersweet as it was released posthumously after Doug Fieger's death in 2010.

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Nevertheless, "Rock & Roll Is Good for You: The Fieger/Averre Demos" serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of The Knack and their contribution to rock and roll.

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The album showcases early versions of songs that would later appear on albums by The Knack, such as "Good Girls Don't" and "(Havin' A) Rave Up", giving fans a glimpse into the evolution of the band's sound. Other tracks like "Have a Heart" and "Corporation Shuffle" are unique to this collection and highlight the songwriting skills of Fieger and Averre.

Interestingly, the album gets its title from one of the songs which were never officially released by The Knack. The tracks, recorded in a stripped-down style, were not initially publicly shared as they served primarily as songwriting demos. However, they were eventually made available to fans through this compilation, providing a raw and authentic look at the band's musical roots.

Moreover, this album is somewhat bittersweet as it was released posthumously after Doug Fieger's death in 2010. Nevertheless, "Rock & Roll Is Good for You: The Fieger/Averre Demos" serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of The Knack and their contribution to rock and roll.