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The J. Geils Band's self-titled debut serves notice that rock & roll wasn't dead in 1970 despite the best efforts of the singer/songwriter brigade. Though it sounds a bit reserved in the light of the albums that followed, compared to the majority of bands on the scene, it was a nonstop blast of energy, fun, and sweat. Featuring the hipster jive of singer Peter Wolf, the amazing afro and harp chops of Magic Dick, the fret-burning work of J. Geils, and the jack of many trades Seth Justman (keys, compositions, backing vocals), the Geils Band rips through some classic blues by the likes of Otis Rush ("Homework"), Walter Price ("Pack Fair and Square"), and John Lee Hooker (a slow-burning "Serves You Right to Suffer"), old Motown gems ("First I Look at the Purse"), and originals that stand up well next to the covers ("Wait," "What's Your Hurry," and future live favorite "Hard Drivin' Man"). A nice mix of nostalgia, intensity, and bar band excitement, the album serves as fair warning that the Geils Band was on the scene and was ready to bring back the good-time spirit of the juke joint, the abandon of the early rock & roll scene, and the high energy of the late-'60s concert halls. ~ Tim Sendra, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Wait Peter Wolf, Seth Justman J. Geils Band (3:25)
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M") Jerome Geils J. Geils Band (2:15)
Cruisin' for a Love Juke Joint Jimmy J. Geils Band (2:32)
Hard Drivin' Man Peter Wolf, Jerome Geils J. Geils Band (2:18)
Serves You Right to Suffer John Lee Hooker J. Geils Band (5:01)
Homework Otis Rush, Al Perkins J. Geils Band (2:45)
First I Look at the Purse (Lyrics) Smokey Robinson, Robert Rodgers J. Geils Band (3:54)
What's Your Hurry Peter Wolf, Seth Justman J. Geils Band (2:44)
On Borrowed Time Peter Wolf, Seth Justman J. Geils Band (3:03)
Pack Fair and Square Walter Travis Price J. Geils Band (2:01)
Sno-Cone Albert Collins J. Geils Band (3:24)

Credits

J. Geils Band (Main Performer), Peter Wolf (Vocals), Stephen Bladd (Drums), Stephen Bladd (Vocals), Magic Dick (Harmonica), Magic Dick (Trumpet), Magic Dick (Harp), J. Geils (Guitar), Geoffrey Haslam (Producer), Seth Justman (Organ), Seth Justman (Piano), Seth Justman (Keyboards), Seth Justman (Vocals), Seth Justman (Producer), Danny Klein (Bass), Jay Messina (Engineer), Brad Shapiro (Producer), Dave Crawford (Producer)
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The J. Geils Band
Studio album by The J. Geils Band
Released November 16, 1970
Recorded A&R Studios, NYC
August 1970
Genre Rock
Length 33:22
Label Atlantic
Producer Dave Crawford
Brad Shapiro
Professional reviews
The J. Geils Band chronology
The J. Geils Band
(1970)		 The Morning After
(1971)

The J. Geils Band is the self-titled debut album by American rock band The J. Geils Band, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music).

"First I Look at the Purse" is one of the songs featured in Nick Hornby's book 31 Songs.

Contents

Track listing

Side one

  1. "Wait" (Seth Justman, Peter Wolf) – 3:25
  2. "Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")" (J. Geils) – 2:15
  3. "Cruisin' for a Love" (Juke Joint Jimmy) – 2:32
  4. "Hard Drivin' Man" (Wolf, Geils) – 2:18
  5. "Serves You Right to Suffer" (John Lee Hooker) – 5:01

Side two

  1. "Homework" (Otis Rush, Al Perkins, Dave Clark) – 2:45
  2. "First I Look at the Purse" (Robert Rogers, Smokey Robinson) – 3:54
  3. "What's Your Hurry" (Wolf, Justman) – 2:44
  4. "On Borrowed Time" (Wolf, Justman) – 3:03
  5. "Pack Fair and Square" (Walter Travis Price) – 2:01
  6. "Sno-Cone" (Albert Collins) – 3:24

Personnel

Production

  • Producers: Dave Crawford, Brad Shapiro
  • Engineers: Jay Messinam, Geoffrey Haslam

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
1971 Pop Albums 195
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The J. Geils Band
Members
J. Geils  • Danny Klein  • Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz  • Stephen Jo Bladd  • Peter Wolf  • Seth Justman  • Andrew Tibbetts
Albums
The J. Geils Band (1970)  • The Morning After (1971)  • "Live" Full House (1972)  • Bloodshot (1973)  • Ladies Invited (1973)  • Nightmares...and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle (1974)  • Hotline (1975)  • Blow Your Face Out (1976)  • Monkey Island (1977)  • Sanctuary (1978)  • Best of the J. Geils Band (1979)  • Love Stinks (1980)  • Freeze Frame (1981)  • Showtime! (1982)  • You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd (1984)  • Flashback (1986)  • Flamethrower (1986)  • Anthology: Houseparty (1993)  • Looking for a Love (1997)
Singles
"First I look at the Purse (Live)" (1971)  • "Looking For A Love" (1971)  • "Did You No Wrong" (1973)  • "Give It To Me" (1973)  • "(Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party" (1973)  • "Make Up Your Mind" (1973)  • "Detroit Breakdown" (1974)  • "Must of Got Lost" (1974)  • "Love-itis" (1975)  • "Where Did Our Love Go" (1976)  • "You're the Only One" (1977)  • "Surrender" (1971)  • "One Last Kiss" (1978)  • "Take It Back" (1979)  • "Sanctuary" (1979)  • "Come Back" (1980)  • "Love Stinks" (1980)  • "Just Can't Wait" (1980)  • "Night Time" (1980)  • "Centerfold" (1981)  • "Freeze-Frame" (1981)  • "Angel In Blue" (1982)  • "Flamethrower" (1982)  • "I Do" (1982)  • "Land of a Thousand Dances" (1983)  • "Concealed Weapons" (1984)  • "Fright Night" (1985)

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