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Earwig is the second album by the Blake Babies, released in 1989 (see 1989 in music).[7][8]

Earwig
Studio album by Blake Babies
Released	1989
Recorded	March 1988 - July 1989
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	39:39
Label	Mammoth Records[1]
Producer	Gary Smith[2]
Blake Babies chronology
Nicely, Nicely (1987) Earwig (1989) Sunburn (1990)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[4]
MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide	[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[5]
Spin Alternative Record Guide	7/10[6]

Critical reception

Trouser Press called the album "consistently attractive textured guitar pop."[1] The Rolling Stone Album Guide called it "a strong debut."[5]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Juliana Hatfield except as noted.

1. "Cesspool" – 3:16 (Hatfield, John Strohm)
2. "Dead and Gone" – 3:47 (Hatfield, Strohm)
3. "Grateful" – 3:07
4. "You Don't Give Up" – 3:40
5. "Your Way Or The Highway" – 2:42
6. "Rain" – 3:34 (Strohm)
7. "Lament" – 3:27 (Hatfield, Strohm)
8. "Alright" – 2:31
9. "Loose" – 2:49 (The Stooges)
10. "Take Your Head Off My Shoulder" – 1:26 (Hatfield, Strohm)
11. "From Here To Burma" – 2:03 (Hatfield, Strohm)
12. "Don't Suck My Breath" – 2:49
13. "Outta My Head" – 2:02
14. "Steamy Gregg" – 1:31
15. "Not Just A Wish" - 1:44

Personnel

• Juliana Hatfield - vocals, bass and guitar
• John Strohm - guitar and vocals
• Freda Boner (also known as Freda Love) - drums
• Evan Dando - bass and backing vocals
• Andrew Mayer - bass

Production

• Producers: Gary Smith
• Engineers: Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade
• Design: Lewis Lane
• Cover Art: Nicolette Nargesian
• Photography: Jen Wheeler

References

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