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Little Robbers

by The Motels

Released: September 16, 1983

New wave, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Little Robbers" is a studio album from The Motels, a New Wave band led by Martha Davis, released in 1983. It is marked by the inimitable vocal style and songwriting of Martha Davis, who blends melancholy, introspection, and earnest storytelling in her lyrics. This album marks the group's commercial peak and is noted for the top 10 hit "Suddenly Last Summer." Other successful songs from the album include "Remember the Nights." The music incorporates a blend of pop, rock, and new wave elements.

Inside the Recording

Recording took place at American Recording, Record Plant, Rumbo Recorders, and Sunset Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California with Val Garay serving as the producer.

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Interesting Facts

The overall sound of the album is characteristic…

The overall sound of the album is characteristic of the era’s new wave genre.

It was widely appreciated for its clear, sharp…

It was widely appreciated for its clear, sharp, and lively production, complemented by Martha Davis's distinctive vocals and the band's melodic efficiency.

The album's overall mood has been described as…

The album's overall mood has been described as somber but engaging, maintaining a balance between commercial accessibility and artistic integrity.

The album cover features a painting by artist…

The album cover features a painting by artist Doug Johnson, depicting a cherubic, impish figure who appears to be stealing hearts, an apt image for an album named "Little Robbers.".

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Reception

The album peaked at #22 on the Billboard 200, maintaining its position on the chart for 31 weeks. Critically, the album was met with positive reviews.

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The Complete Album Story

"Little Robbers" is a studio album from The Motels, a New Wave band led by Martha Davis, released in 1983. This album marks the group's commercial peak and is noted for the top 10 hit "Suddenly Last Summer." Other successful songs from the album include "Remember the Nights."

The music incorporates a blend of pop, rock, and new wave elements. It is marked by the inimitable vocal style and songwriting of Martha Davis, who blends melancholy, introspection, and earnest storytelling in her lyrics. The overall sound of the album is characteristic of the era’s new wave genre.

Recording took place at American Recording, Record Plant, Rumbo Recorders, and Sunset Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California with Val Garay serving as the producer. The album peaked at #22 on the Billboard 200, maintaining its position on the chart for 31 weeks.

Critically, the album was met with positive reviews. It was widely appreciated for its clear, sharp, and lively production, complemented by Martha Davis's distinctive vocals and the band's melodic efficiency. The album's overall mood has been described as somber but engaging, maintaining a balance between commercial accessibility and artistic integrity.

The album cover features a painting by artist Doug Johnson, depicting a cherubic, impish figure who appears to be stealing hearts, an apt image for an album named "Little Robbers."